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Engaging young people in pathway planning in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire improved the quality and timeliness of pathway plans by making young people feel more involved.
Tackling stigma against care-experienced children in Sheffield with Assembly Squad
Sheffield Children in Care Council created a video to be shown in school assemblies, bust common myths about children in care.
Making local authority language more child-focused in North Somerset
North Somerset used their Bright Spots findings to rethink their pledge to children in care and to change the de-personalising language used by professionals.
Building confidence around cooking and budgeting in the Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight Leaving Care Team set up monthly come dine with us sessions for care leavers where a group plan, budget, prepare, cook and then eat a meal together.
Isle of Wight: Accessible allotment to improve mental health
Isle of Wight provided an allotment for care experienced children and young people to enjoy nature, have fun and learn new skills
Combatting loneliness with a football team for care leavers in East Riding
East Riding encouraged young people to join in group activities can combat loneliness and help them to feel part of the community
Building self-esteem among children in care in East Riding with dance
East Riding set up dance workshops for children in care to help challenge issues with low self-esteem.
What Makes Life Good: Recommendations for Reviewing the Care System
Drawing on the voices of children in care and care leavers, this paper sets out Coram Voice’s position on the framework that should be used for a review of the English care system and our recommendations.
What Makes Life Good? Care leavers’ views on their well-being report
Children in care and care leavers told us how they feel about their lives and what they shared gives us an unprecedented insight into their subjective well-being.
Financial support for care leavers in Coventry – New Belongings Programme
Severn Trent Water agreed to offer a 70% discount on water bills for Coventry care leavers including those over 21 years old as part of their Big Difference Scheme.