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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