How can the Bright Spots surveys help local authorities to hear young people’s voices?

Hear how findings from an evaluation of the Bright Spots Programme told us about how local authorities can effectively listen to the voices of their children and young people.

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How can the Bright Spots surveys help local authorities to hear young people’s voices?

Hear how findings from an evaluation of the Bright Spots Programme told us about how local authorities can effectively listen to the voices of their children and young people. 

Published 28 February 2025 By Susanna Larsson, Coram Voice

The impact of the Bright Spots Programme in Bromley

Hear from colleagues in Bromley about how they worked with their Bright Spots survey findings to ensure the voices of their young people were heard.

Published 28 February 2025 By Bromley Council

The impact of the Bright Spots Programme in Dorset

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.

Published 28 February 2025 By Dorset Council

Easing the transition to leaving care for young people on the Isle of Wight

Through the early introduction of Personal Advisers, young people are being better supported to face the challenges of leaving care.

Published 28 February 2025 By Isle of Wight Council

Personalised health budgets for care leavers in East Sussex using social prescribing model

Additional support for care leavers to improve health outcomes based on what young people identify as important to them.

Published 28 February 2025 By East Sussex County Council
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The story of the New Belongings Programme

Discover how the New Belongings Programme supported local authorities to co-produce changes to their services based on what their young people said was important.

Published 28 February 2025 By Coram Voice

What do children in care tell us is important to their well-being?

This short video explains what children in care say is most important to them including topics such as having trusting relationships, pets, friends and having fun.

Published 28 February 2025 By Dr Claire Baker, Coram Voice

How can Bright Spots unlock ‘Stable Homes, Built On Love’?

A webinar exploring how local authorities can use the Bright Spots surveys to meet the needs of an ever-changing care system.

Published 26 February 2025 By Coram Voice

Opportunity Broker role to help young people fulfil their aspirations and dreams

Opportunity Brokers work with Personal Advisors in North Yorkshire to create bespoke opportunities that help motivate and inspire care leavers to fulfill their aspirations and dreams.

Published 24 February 2025 By North Yorkshire Council
Published 24 February 2025 By Oldham Council