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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.