Participation and Engagement of the Voice of Children and Y…

To create a specific action plan

based on these findings.

Advocacy and

10% of all LBH’s children in care

The Advocacy and Independent

10% more children

Trained Volunteers.

10% increase by

Rachel Lythe

A positive and lasting

Independent

population will have an

Visitor service to promote the offer

and young people

Coordination from

March 2024.

impact on the lives and

Visitors:

Independent Visitor to reflect

on a quarterly basis at all Youth

will have an

LBH Officer.

outcomes for children and

national standards.

Influence and Participation groups,

Independent

young people in our care.

so that young people understand

Visitor. To act as a

Children and young people

their rights and access to statutory

friend, listen, give

are aware of their rights

services.

advice and take

and have advocates to

part in activities

ensure their voices are

with the young

heard. Their care

person. Visits take

experienced is improved.

place every two –

three weeks and for

18 months or

longer if needed. To

contribute to the

child’s social,

emotional and

educational

development.

The Advocacy

Service provides

representation at

meetings and

forums, making

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