THE BIG VOTE
We are coming to the end of our Hot Topics for 2025 so its time to decide our topics for 2026. We would like to give as many people as possible the chance to suggest topics that Our Voice Staffordshire (formally Children in Care Council) and Corporate Parenting Panel will deep dive into in 2026.
What is important to cared for young people at the moment? Are there any barriers they are facing? What themes are coming through?
Hot Topic 2026 – Fill in form
Hot Topics that have already been worked on:- Education, Young Parents, identity and stigma, mental and physical health, preparing for adulthood, delegated authority, NEET/Part time education, understanding out past, UASC and SGO, Internet/Phone usage and placements.
Care Day Celebration
Care Day is an annual event hosted by The Voice Project. It’s a way for children, young people and their carers to have fun, connect, and importantly, have their say.
The focus of last month’s session was the current hot topics for children in care. More than 60 young people attended with their carers or guardians.
There were great discussions and lots of ways to get creative. And like any good event, there was plenty of food!
Attendees said:
“This was my first time attending as a support carer. It was very good, well planned out and kept all the children (and some adults!) entertained for the full session.”
“The puzzle activity was good because it got people talking, interacting and working as a team.”
“The day was extremely well organised and had some lovely activities for everyone to join in with.”
Care Day 2026 was a great success and we’re already looking forward to next year’s event!
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/62E7YePrRZHBW0uW?ref=Link
THE BIG VOTE
We are coming to the end of our Hot Topics for 2025 so its time to decide our topics for 2026. We would like to give as many people as possible the chance to suggest topics that Our Voice Staffordshire (formally Children in Care Council) and Corporate Parenting Panel will deep dive into in 2026.
What is important to cared for young people at the moment? Are there any barriers they are facing? What themes are coming through?
Hot Topic 2026 – Fill in form
Hot Topics that have already been worked on:- Education, Young Parents, identity and stigma, mental and physical health, preparing for adulthood, delegated authority, NEET/Part time education, understanding out past, UASC and SGO, Internet/Phone usage and placements.
Care Day Celebration
Care Day is an annual event hosted by The Voice Project. It’s a way for children, young people and their carers to have fun, connect, and importantly, have their say.
The focus of last month’s session was the current hot topics for children in care. More than 60 young people attended with their carers or guardians.
There were great discussions and lots of ways to get creative. And like any good event, there was plenty of food!
Attendees said:
“This was my first time attending as a support carer. It was very good, well planned out and kept all the children (and some adults!) entertained for the full session.”
“The puzzle activity was good because it got people talking, interacting and working as a team.”
“The day was extremely well organised and had some lovely activities for everyone to join in with.”
Care Day 2026 was a great success and we’re already looking forward to next year’s event!
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/62E7YePrRZHBW0uW?ref=Link
