A new survey produced by the University of Bristol and Coram Voice, reveals that of the 3,000 children interviewed, 49% of 4-7 year olds and 33% of 8-11 year olds did not understand why they were in care.
Other findings conclude that over a quarter (27%) of 11-18 year olds had three or more social workers over the last year and a fifth (20 %) of 4-7 year olds didn’t know who their social worker was.
The survey, which has not been made publicly available, is part of the organisations’ ‘Our Lives, Our Care’ study.
While the survey is nothing more than a marketing opportunity for Coram – Brigid Robinson, Managing Director of Coram Voice, makes that clear in the press release for the survey when she says, “For us to improve outcomes for children and young people in care it is vital that we understand their experiences and learn from what they tell us. Our Bright Spots Programme gives local authorities this opportunity” – it is just one more piece of evidence highlighting the lack of child centered care inside the system.
Have a good weekend.
Researching Reform 
At present most children in care are forbidden to contact their parents unless carefully supervised.Both parents and children at contact are gagged and refused permission to discuss their cases or the possibility of returning home .
Any breach of this condition means that contact is stopped at once (sometimes for good!)
If parents and children were no longer gagged and were permitted free speech nearly all the children would know why they were in care !
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“For us to improve outcomes for children and young people in care it is vital that we understand their experiences and learn from what they tell us. Our Bright Spots Programme gives local authorities this opportunity”
What they dont understand is that if the LA dont want anyone speaking to a child they simply wont use the service and will make the excuse the child does not wish to engage.
they should NEVER rely on the word of the SS as to what children have said etc.Coram Voice should go direct to the children and get their wishes and feelings first hand. its the only way to get their true wishes and feelings.
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