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| 17/06/10 |
Following the release of the Fostering Network report urging the new Government not to cut funds for children in foster care, Update to the Cost of Foster Care, read Voice's response to the report and John Kemmis' quote in the Daily Bulletin produced by Children & Young People Now |
| 10/06/10 |
Read Voice's response to the Government announcement on the review of child protection and social work here... |
| 01/06/10 |
As the sector awaits further news from the new Government on their policy for looked after children, John Kemmis expresses his concern for the future of services for children in care in Children & Young People Now's editorial column |
| 17/05/10 |
Voice, in partnership with the GLA, has launched an exciting programme of FREE early evening seminars over the summer. Please click here for more details. If you would like to sign up for any of them, please email learning@voiceyp.org or register on www.learningvoices.org.uk. |
| 14/05/10 |
Following a successful national conference in Hinckley, Leicestershire, read the addresses to the conference delegates by:
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| 14/05/10 |
Voice is delighted by the news that Damian Green, the Immigration Minister, has promised to end the practice of keeping children in detention centres within the next few months. For more infomation, read Guardian journalist Karen McVeigh's article here... |
| 19/04/10 |
Voice is pleased to announce the launch of our new publication, Understanding Mental Health, a guide for young people which explains and describes common mental health problems and clarifies the roles of different mental health professionals. For more information, visit our publications page... |
| 07/04/10 |
As news reaches the sector that the DCSF is withdrawing funding from the National Centre for Excellence in Residential Child Care (NCERCC), read:
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| 15/03/10 |
Voice's national conference, 'What about me? Children at the centre', is taking place in Hinckley, Leicestershire, on 14th May. For more information, download the flyer and booking form... Keynote speakers include Sir Roger Morgan, Children's Rights Director, and Juliet Lyon, CEO of Prison Reform Trust. Voice patron Baroness Valerie Howarth will be chairing the day. |
| 25/02/10 |
Looked after children: Colin's story -
Read Voice trustee Colin Thompson's account of growing up in the care system on the Local Government Chronicle website here... |
| 11/01/10 |
Guidance issued on out-of-authority care of SEN children - Nicola Wyld, Legal & Policy Manager at Voice, welcomes this guidance in Community Care... |
| 04/12/09 |
Voice and Kirklees Council scoop top award at the Oscars of the social care world. Read our press release here... |
| 20/11/09 |
Voice's latest Annual Review for 2008-09 has been published. For more information, or to order your copy, click here... |
| 26/10/09 |
As part of National Care Leavers' Week (26-30 October) we have produced 5 press releases, each one addressing a key issue facing care leavers today:
My Own Home
Let Me Learn
It's My Family
I'm an Adult Now?
Who Cares For Me?
John Kemmis, Chief Executive of Voice, states:
'Children and young people leaving care face a number of barriers. Care Leavers are often forced to live on their own, with very little support as soon as they reach 18 years of age. Unlike most young people, care leavers do not have the luxury of getting it wrong. Once they have left their foster placement to live on their own, there is no going back.
Additionally, many care-leavers do not receive the financial and practical support to complete further or higher education, resulting in them having to withdraw from courses and take lower paid jobs, with limited long-term prospects.
We want to see an increase in the level of support to Care Leavers, in particular around living independently and education and we hope these briefings will not only raise awareness of the issues, but also lead to a more constructive dialogue on how to improve the lives and outcomes for care leavers.' |
| 20/10/09 |
In the build up to National Care Leavers' Week 2009, Voice, in partnership with Arts Council England, Tate Britain, John Lyons Charity and Ealing Council, has organised an exhibition of artwork that explores young people's experiences of their care and their aspirations for the future.
The exhibition opens tomorrow at the 12 Star Gallery, 8 Storey's Gate, Westminster SW1P 3AT. Entitled Home from Home, it is an opportunity for these young people to exhibit their talents in art and photography, celebrate their diverse experiences and backgrounds and share their experiences and aspirations with a wider audience. For more information, visit the 12 Star Gallery website here. |
| 14/09/09 |
Brigid Robinson, Voice's Director of Children's Services, speaks out over the consideration to charge parents who seek voluntary care placements. Read her comments in Children & Young People Now... |
| 20/04/09 |
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael Leadbetter, Chair of Voice, who passed away on Friday 17th April. In recognition of his career and achievements, Chief Executive John Kemmis writes...
See also tributes in The Guardian, Children & Young People Now magazine and from ADASS and CWDC |
| 20/04/09 |
Voice has issued a press release in response to the Children, Schools and Families Select Committee report published today |
| 09/04/09 |
Proposal to close three secure children's homes - read John Kemmis' comments in Children & Young People Now editorial column |
| 02/04/09 |
Looked after children still have multiple placements - read John Kemmis' comments in Children & Young People Now |
| 11/12/08 |
Social care: Inspecting the Inspectors: where Ofsted went wrong - read John Kemmis' comments in Children & Young People Now re quality assurance and safeguarding in the light of the Baby P case in Haringey |
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