The Participation Service works with children, young people and their families to make sure:
- Children and young people have a voice about the decisions that affect them
- Colleagues and partners are advised, supported and challenged around good practice
- The Council is helped in developing services and policies and that this meets the needs of residents
- Parents, carers, children and young people can be involved in assessing the current service, planning and reviewing services for the future.
Our core values come from the Child Friendly Cov pledges.
The Participation Service helps make sure:
- We are sensitive to the needs of the child
- We support the voice of the child and make sure it is heard and that it is used to build strong services
- We improve outcomes through the voice of the child
- We make sure the culture has the child at the centre of everything and prevent the unthinkable.
People can contact us when they need help in influencing the service they receive.
- Michael Ross: Participation Team Leader
- Shireen Stuart: Child Friendly Cov Lead for The Participation Team/Participation Team
- Adam Woodward: Participation Team
Voices of Care Council
The Voices of Care Council is an independent group of young people with experience of being in care. We meet once a month to have fun, discuss the issues that matter most to young people.
Why join Voices of Care?
- Have your voice heard
- Have fun
- Influence decisions that shape services for young people in care
- Work alongside leaders to improve the care system
- Meet other young people, share experiences, and build confidence
The Voices of Care Council is here to:
- Help the Council make decisions which have an impact on your life.
- Represent your views as service users.
- Provide you with access to senior managers and elected members so that you can talk about the issues that affect you.
- Ensure that the Council is keeping the promises it has made in the Coventry Pledge.
How to get involved
- Join the steering group and come along to monthly meetings - every second Wednesday of the month.
- Become a representative for primary school age children, secondary school age or care leavers.
Being a member of the Voices of Care Council is important. It gives you the chance to get involved in groups outside Coventry and to receive training. It's an opportunity for you to meet other people who have experience of being in care. It also helps build confidence and looks good on your CV!
Voices of Care posters
Participation team
Address: Broadgate HouseBroadgate
Coventry
CV1 1FS