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Stigma and Disability – care leavers’ views
A video exploring care leaver’s responses to the Bright Spots Your Life Beyond Care survey. More specifically, what are their views and experiences in relation to stigma and disability?
Truly listening – learning from the Bright Spots pilot in Scotland
2022 video from the team at CELCIS, who partnered with Coram Voice to launch a pilot of the Bright Spots Programme in Scotland,
Measuring what matters: what care leavers’ say is important to their well-being
Dr. Claire Baker discusses findings from the Bright Spots Programme at a EUSARF conference in September 2023
How North Tyneside gathered young people’s priorities for change – New Belongings Programme
North Tyneside wanted to identify priority areas to focus on in their New Belongings action plan from the widest possible range of care leavers.
Ensuring young voices are heard in Dorset using the Lundy model
Hear from Dorset Council about how they worked with their Bright Spots survey findings to ensure the voices of their young people were heard in service improvement.
Improving accommodation options in Dorset – New Belongings Programme
Young people in Dorset said they did not feel safe where they lived, so Dorset looked to increase the range of safe housing options for them.
Supporting care leavers with housing in Coventry – New Belongings Programme
Coventry’s leaving care service consulted with their young people to find ways to ensure accommodation is appropriate and effective.
Making change happen: Reflections and impact from the Bright Spots Programme Scottish pilot
A short film highlighting the impact of the Bright Spots pilot in Scotland, hearing from two of the local authorities that took part and the changes that they have made.
How Hampshire co-produced a video about care experienced children’s experience of school
Hampshire young people produced a video to highlight the impact that being in care has on their education and their experiences in school.
Changing professional language to reduce stigma in Kent
Kent’s children in care council identified that the language some professionals used felt stigmatizing, so they suggested some changes.