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Developing a family focused environment for children in North Yorkshire
Jonny Hoyle, Development Lead, North Yorkshire, shares some of the work that North Yorkshire County Council has achieved under its “family focused” agenda.
Improving access to the Children in Care Council in Bexley
Bexley incorporated their Children in Care Council into an existing Homework Club, allowing more children to attend and share their experiences of school
Place and purpose: what matters to care leavers?
Dr. Claire Baker shares key findings from Bright Spots' Your Life Beyond Care survey
Staying Connected webinar
A webinar exploring the Bright Spots Staying Connected report on looked after children and young people’s feelings about contact and family time.
Building a more creative school curriculum for children in care in Sheffield
In response to their Bright Spots survey, the virtual school in Sheffield worked to develop a more creative curriculum to challenge the stigma facing children in care.
Improving communication between children and young people and their social workers
North Somerset social workers brought in introduction cards so that children in care could get to know them better
Improving care leavers’ trust in their workers
Oldham have given leaving care workers the skills and opportunities to develop relationships with children and young people in care
Staying Connected: the views of looked after children and young people on their contact arrangements
This Bright Spots report collects the views of looked after children and young people on their contact arrangements. The findings and recommendations outline challenges to and importance of children in care staying connected with their parents, siblings and other people who are important to them.
Improving children and young people’s understanding of the care journey in Sheffield
In response to their Bright Spots survey, Sheffield Care Leavers Union simplified care and pathway plans so that young people know what is happening in their lives.
Helping care leavers in North Yorkshire stay in touch with their Personal Advisors
How North Yorkshire extended support beyond care leavers' 25th birthday.