Using Ecomaps to help young people understand who the key people in their life are

Aberdeenshire piloted the use of Ecomaps within their children and young people’s assessments, to better understand the quality of relationships in their lives.

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Using Ecomaps to help young people understand who the key people in their life are

Aberdeenshire piloted the use of Ecomaps within their children and young people’s assessments, to better understand the quality of relationships in their lives.

Published 25 November 2025 By Aberdeenshire Council

Improving children’s trust in their social workers by focusing on better visits

Aberdeenshire identified a number of areas of improvement for visits to looked after children and young people by their social workers.

Published 25 November 2025 By Aberdeenshire Council

Developing new guidance to aid care leavers’ transitions through care

Aberdeenshire developed new Throughcare guidance for care-experienced young people transitioning from being in care to leaving care.

Published 24 November 2025 By Aberdeenshire Council

Helping care leavers in Aberdeenshire to feel safe where they live

Aberdeenshire undertook a full review of their accommodation provision, leading to the need to develop an alternative option for their young people.

Published 24 November 2025 By Aberdeenshire Council

Creating a participation group to help care leavers in Aberdeenshire make friends

Aberdeenshire established a care leaver group which provides a safe space for social connection and is led by the voices of the group members.

Published 24 November 2025 By Aberdeenshire Council

Integrating Bright Spots survey questions into the Pathway Planning process

East Sussex wanted to make sure that Pathway Planning focused on what matters most for their young people's well-being, so they integrated Bright Spots survey questions into the process.

Published 20 November 2025 By East Sussex County Council

Rethinking Movement – Stormbreak

A presentation highlighting the positive impact of physical activity for care-experienced children and young people, as well as the important role local authorities play in facilitating these opportunities.

Published 6 November 2025 By Kate Bone; Emma Dowinton, Stormbreak

My Journey Into Sport

Ed, a Coram Voice Care-Experienced Consultant, shares his unique story about getting into diving, and the positive impact it had on his life.

Published 6 November 2025 By Ed Smith (Care-Experienced Consultant)

LGA Physical Activity Guidance: Key findings and recommendations

Dr Katherine Stockland presents findings and recommendations from a LGA report that focuses on how we can improve opportunities for physical activity for care-experienced children and young people.

Published 6 November 2025 By Dr Katherine Stockland, Coram I&E

Disability, Disparity and Demand – OPEN forum webinar

Dr Claire Baker, Senior Practice Adviser at Coram Voice, spoke at an international and cross-sector event about supporting care leavers with disability.

Published 12 August 2025 By Dr Claire Baker, Coram Voice