Children in Care Council

The Children in Care Council meets twice per month either online via zoom or at Copley Youth Base. They are run by a Tameside Participation Officer, Debbie Wood and give young people, aged 11-16 who are in care, a chance to talk about things that really matter to them.



Through the CICC there are opportunities for young people in care to co-produce and help shape Tameside MBC’s support for cared for children. Some examples of how the CICC have been involved in shaping the offer for cared for young people are:

• The Pledge – which was co-produced with the CICC
• Changing the terminology used by professionals so that the term “cared for children” is used instead of LAC to refer to children who are in care.
• Co-lecturing to trainee social workers at MMU to give those new to the profession an insight into life for cared for children.
• Involvement in the interview process for positions within Childrens Services.

Face to face meeting are held at:
Copley Youth Base
Huddersfield Road
Stalybridge
SKL15 3ET
 
For more information or to get involved, contact Debbie Wood
debbie.wood@tameside.gov.uk
Tel: 07974838906

Or The Virtual School and College on:
admin.virtualschool@tameside.gov.uk
0161 342 4085

Or speak to your social worker or carer.