Voice of the Child
Hello!
We are the Voice of the Child Apprentice Team, a group with real lived experience.
We are here to make sure that children and young people:
- feel heard
- shout about things that could be better
- ensure that the child's voice is at heart of everything that is happening in Children's Services
Get Involved
Participation Forums information:
Future Voice – For children and young people in care, ages 8–16.
📍 Park Lane Centre, Woodside, TF7 5QZ
🗓 1st Friday of every month
⏰ 4pm – 6pm
👤 Lead facilitators: Liam Bradley and Leona Jones
Youth Forum (Ages 11–16) – For young people aged 11–16 supported by Children’s Services through Family Hubs and Social Workers.
📍 Inter-Faith Council, Wellington TF1 1LU
🗓 3rd Monday of each month
⏰ 5pm – 7pm
👤 Lead facilitators: Rhianna Nielson and Liam Bradley
Separated Migrant Care Leavers Forum (Ages 16–25) – For Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) who are care leavers aged 16–25.
📍 Birmingham (Venue varies)
🗓 Quarterly
⏰ 5.30pm – 7pm
👤 Lead facilitators: Louise Bull and Sam Millward Thomas
Kinship Forum (Ages 11–17) – For young people aged 11–17 in kinship care.
📍 Parklane Centre, Woodside TF7 5QZ
🗓 3rd Thursday of each month
⏰ 5pm – 7pm
👤 Lead facilitators: Jamie Perkins and Katie Cook
Leavers Come First Forum (Ages 16–25) – For care leavers aged 16–25.
📍 Leavers Lounge, Meeting Point House TF3 4HS
🗓 1st Thursday of each month
⏰ 5.30pm – 7pm
👤 Lead facilitator: Louise Bull
Sibling Day – Events for children and young people in care who do not live with their siblings.
📍 Venue varies depending on activity
🗓 6 Weekly
⏰ Evening
👤 Lead facilitators: Katie Cook and Louise Spragg
Resources and Guidance
As the Voice of the Child Team works across Children’s Services, we have co‑produced clear, accessible information for children and young people in care, those in kinship arrangements, care leavers, and children supported by services.
You can find links to the relevant webpages below, which bring together all key information in child‑friendly and accessible formats.