In Slough, our youth Care Council gives care-experienced children and young people an opportunity to meet other young people with similar backgrounds and experiences.
We are aiming to establish a group of young people who have first-hand experience of being in care. Our meetings will provide a social space where you can connect with other young people facing similar situations. Whether you’ve been in foster care, residential care, kinship care, or other care arrangements, this council is for you.
We aim to provide children and young people the opportunity to:
- Have a say on the issues that matter to you and be heard;
- Share ideas on how things could be improved and suggest new ideas;
- Influence real changes to the services and support you receive;
- Meet the professionals who can make a change;
- Make new friends and have fun!
By getting involved, you also have the opportunity to meet with senior managers from Slough Children First and will also represent the issues, views and comments of Slough’s care-experienced children and young people at corporate board meetings.
Our Care Council is proud to host two empowering forums:
- Care Leaver’s Forum: A platform for individuals who have transitioned out of care, providing a space to share experiences, access resources, and advocate for positive change.
- Care Experienced Groups: Tailored to nurture the voices of young people with care experience, divided into:
- Up to 11s: A friendly and supportive environment for our younger members to play, learn, and grow together.
- 12 to 16s: A dynamic group designed for teenagers to connect, discuss, and develop skills for the future.
Join our community where every voice is heard and valued. Together, we’re building a brighter tomorrow.
Sign up for the Youth Care Council by clicking HERE!
SUMMER WORKSHOP
Summer Programme 2025
Our Summer Programme 2025 focused on building life skills, confidence, and meaningful opportunities for young people.
Young people took part in a two-day Money Ready workshop, developing skills around budgeting, finances, and everyday money management. As part of this, participants achieved a Level 2 accreditation in money and finance.
We also held a Big Take-Up Day, where young people met with senior leaders, toured key services, and took part in health and wellbeing activities. This gave young people the opportunity to ask questions, share their views, and better understand the services available to them.
In response to young people’s feedback, we delivered a two-day Art Resin Table-Making Workshop. Due to high demand, an additional day was added. Young people designed and created new tables from scratch for youth spaces, ensuring their voices directly shaped the environments they use.
The programme concluded with the Salt Hill Fun Day, bringing young people together for a relaxed, fun day focused on connection, enjoyment, and community Thank you to all our young people who participated and supported this initiative! CLICK FOR PHOTOS.
AUTUMN PROGRAMME
Autumn Programme 2025
The Autumn Programme 2025 provided opportunities for young people to influence decisions, strengthen partnerships, and build confidence through real-world experiences.
Young Ambassadors attended a meet-and-greet session with Artswork, where they shared feedback on previous projects, including the Art Resin table-making workshop. Their views helped shape future creative opportunities.
Young people also met with The Berkeley Group, who are leading the regeneration of Slough High Street. They learned about the plans for the area and took part in creative activities, including designing potential logos for the town centre. This responded directly to young people’s interest in what is happening locally.
The programme also included the first Young Ambassadors team-building day. Young people worked through shared activities and took part in an escape room challenge, strengthening teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
In November, during National Care Leavers’ Month, young people took part in a Booth Bus music session, offering a creative space to express themselves and connect with others in a relaxed environment.CLICK FOR PHOTOS.
Want to help us redesign? Please contact your Participation Officer, Grace, at: yourvoice@sloughchildrenfirst.co.uk or grace.ndonda@sloughchildrenfirst.co.uk.
