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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.
Care leavers commissioning new supported living accommodation in Isle of Wight
Care leavers reported that they did not feel safe where they lived. The local authority responded by involving young people in commissioning new accommodation.
Amplify Awards 2022: Wakefield Children in Care Council
A video highlighting the work of Wakefield's Children in Care Council, including creating a training for social workers, and advising on the Corporate Parenting Strategy.
Voice, data and measuring what matters to children: learning from the Bright Spots Programme
Coram Voice co-authored reports for the DfE exploring how to capture youth voice in children's social care data by drawing on learning from the Bright Spots Programme.
Helping young people to understand why they are in care using pathway planning
East Riding's pathway planning process involves asking young people, ‘Do you have any questions about why you became looked after?’.
Understanding What Makes Life Good for Children in Care and Care Leavers: Improving Wellbeing
A webinar about the origins of the Bright Spots Programme, some of the national findings and examples of local authority work.