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Can we correct the variation of support that care leavers get?

Posted: 9 months 4 days ago

I am elated, with every pledge that local authorities agree to, or to new guidelines dedicated to improve the type of service that care leavers can receive. And although I see some changes, it feels like we are moving at a snails pace. I decided to do some digging of my own on what care leavers...
Is adoption the right option?

Posted: 10 months 5 hours ago

After watching a programme on the BBC on adoption, ‘The truth about adoption’, it made me question how the lives of 65,000 children in care would change. The issue that arose from the programme was the feeling of ‘loss’ when children are moved from one place to another. I kept wondering is...
What young people really need from participation and how to engage them?

Posted: 10 months 3 weeks ago

Whilst in care, we are often encouraged to participate in activities that are especially created for children and young people in care. Participation activities are set up to get young peoples’ voices heard and to improve the system for other children and young people. Why do some...
The Website Project

Posted: 1 year 6 months ago

This exciting project has definitely been an amazing learning opportunity for all involved. The old Voice website (as great as it was) had run its course and it was time for a change. We shortlisted 2 design agencies and Strudel came out as the clear winner meeting all our objectives. Then the...

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