The young people openly discussed and shared their views on what it is like to live in care and to be a young person who needs a variety of services at this time in their lives.

Seven of the group agreed to help compile booklets or leaflets – one for younger children and one for teenagers. There is an additional leaflet that is a summary of rights. These outline the rights of young people in care and the responsibilities that accompany these rights.

The rights of children in care are derived from the UN Convention, Child Care Legislation, Statutory Regulations, Civil Rights, Social Services Inspectorate Standards and good care practice.