Congratulations to Kieran Warren, care leaver and member of SiCC & SLCC who was successful in his bid to become a member of the Department for Education children’s social care advisory board.
The board is made up of 20 young people aged 11-25 from across the country and with a range of experiences of children’s social care. The advisory board allows young people to have their voices heard on the issues that are important to them and help shape the future of children’s social care at both a national and local level.
Kieran has been attending several meetings in London to discuss government policies relating to young people in care and has been really making a difference, meeting new people and learning new skills.
Did you know that if you are a young person in care or leaving care in Somerset then you automatically have the right to be a member of SiCC and SLCC?
The Somerset Care Council is a forum where young people in care or care leavers can have a voice about their lived experiences. This voice can help shape and review the services you use.
Through the core group, the creatives or the film crew, care experienced young people can contribute through doing surveys, creating films, interviewing new staff, contributing to our newsletter, attending virtual meetings or being connected through email or social media. Their views and opinions help to improve the way services are shaped in Children’s Social Care at Somerset Council.
For more information on SiCC and SLCC and to join, click here