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My Voice

‘My Voice’ means having your say.

It’s really important that we know what you think – whether you’re happy or you’re not so happy about things. We can’t promise you complete answers to every question you have, but it’s important to us that when you have something to say, we listen.

There are lots of ways to have your say. Here are a few suggestions:

  • Make sure you tell your social worker, family worker or someone else you trust, like a teacher, if there’s anything you’re feeling unhappy or unsure about.
  • Your Independent Reviewing Officer is there to make sure everything that should be done for you is happening. Tell him/her if you have any concerns or worries.
  • If you’re over 15,  you’ll have a personal advisor. Tell him/her about your concerns or feel free to ask them any questions you want answered.
  • Your carer (usually a foster carer) will listen to you. They will try to answer all the questions you have, but if there’s anything they can’t answer, they’ll tell your social worker, so that he/she can talk to you.
  • NYAS offers an advocacy service for you. This means an adult will support you to make sure that your rights are respected and your views and wishes are heard at all times. Find out more about advocacy here and also see the leaflets in the Advocacy box on the left hand side of this page.
  • Get involved! You can join any of the three Reach Out! groups (each one depends on your age) and help shape the future of care. It’s a great way to make friends, put forward your views and ideas on how to improve things and have lots of fun along the way.
  • Let us know if you’re really happy, or if you want to complain about something. The Let Us Know page of this website will help you with what to do. Or you can email us at complaints@sloughchildrenfirst.co.uk or speak to the (very friendly) Complaints Manager on 01753 875825.
  • We’ve also got a helpline which you can call at any time. The number is 07826 510362.

My Care: Useful Links

The Children’s Commissioner for England is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people, and making sure their voices are listened to.  

Call: 0800 528 0730. Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
Email: help.team@childrens
commissioner.gsi.gov.uk

Website: Children's Commissioner
(look for the ‘help at hand’ tab on the website).

International Foster Care Organisation

My review... My views. For 4 to 7 year olds
My review... My views. For 8 to 15 year olds
My review... My views. For 16 to 17 year olds

What is Advocacy?

An advocate is someone who will listen to what you want, inform you of your rights and empower you to get your voice heard. They will ensure your wishes and feelings are expressed and acted upon to improve your situation.

You can find out more information about advocacy on the National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) website.

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Slough Children First
Observatory House
25 Windsor Road
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 2EL

tel: 01753 477321
email: emailus@sloughchildrenfirst.co.uk

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