In Their Own Words 2024 – Reports Published

In June 2024, over 200 care experienced individuals from around the UK took part in our “In Their Own Words Survey”. The survey was coproduced with the Young People’s Benchmarking Forum (YPBMF) and contained questions on 5 key themes, chosen as priority areas by care experienced young people.

We are pleased to announce that the findings from the survey have been compiled into five comprehensive reports, addressing key themes:

Key Themes:

 

What will you do in response?

We want to know what you will pledge to do after hearing our key messages to share back with the care experienced individuals involved in In Their Own Words.  Please provide feedback and pledges, after reading the reports, by completing this anonymous short survey.

 

More In Their Own Words

After diving into our reports, explore the voices behind the insights with our “In Their Own Words” videos, which can be found in the Young People’s Hub. Hear directly from care experienced young people as they share their stories and perspectives on the key themes. Get an even deeper understanding of the challenges, and solutions shaping their futures locally and nationally.