ANV

We worked with the Department for Education (DfE) throughout 2010–2011 to build a national picture of the current position of Children in Care Councils (CiCC's). The aim was to map the strengths and weaknesses of CiCCs across the country and monitor their progress and development. We gathered information for this mapping exercise by issuing all 152 Local Authorities in England with detailed questionnaires about the structure, function and…

A study made over ten years ago of social workers’ views of children and young people in Care and their mental health needs found that 80% of looked after children needed mental health service input, yet only 27% received it. ANV consulted 106 children and young people to find out their views on their own emotional wellbeing and service provision. We found a high proportion of emotional wellbeing…

We received an amazing response to our survey on the government's ‘Care Matters’ Green Paper, with over 200 young people participating. The importance of this green paper cannot be underestimated and we are delighted to have had such a great response to form the basis of our report and recommendations. Children and young people who have been in Care are clear about what their priorities are for changes…