1. Learning from Care Experience
Marvin Campbell

2. OVERVIEW: My Care Journey.
The Challenge of Leaving Care & Achieving Independence.
Creating Opportunities for All Care Experienced Young People.
Your Role as Leaders & Professionals.

3. Exploring My Journey In Care

4. My Journey In Care:
Placed In Care Aged 6 – Section 31 Full Care Order.
25+ Placements – Foster Care & Residential Homes.
Attended Boarding School for Boys with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties.
2 Social Workers In 12 Years.
Early Involvement In Service Delivery & Consultation.

5. Key Challenges & Obstacles:
High Number of Placements.
No Sense of Belonging.
Narrow Expectations of my Educational Achievement.
Exposure to Anti-Social and Risky Behaviour.
Poor Relationships Beyond Care.

6. What Made a Difference?
One Social Worker – Majority of Care Experience.
Several Professionals & Carers – Going The Extra Mile.
Understanding the Roles & Responsibilities of Practitioners.
Continuous Involvement & Consultation of Services.

7. The Challenge Of Leaving Care & Achieving Independence.

8. Key Challenges & Obstacles
Transitioning to Independence.
Limited Education & Employment Opportunities.
Experiencing Homelessness.
Exposure to Criminal Activity & Substance Misuse.

9. A stroke Of Luck Accessing Local Nightstop Service.
Professionals Looking Beyond Paperwork – (High Risk).
Extended Stay with Supportive & Loving Family.
Removed Exposure to Inner-City Hostels.
Instilled Belief to Pursue and Persist In Achieving a Degree.
Widened Social Capital Beyond Care.

10. Higher Education & Beyond
FE Route to Higher Education.
Achieved 2:1 In Business Management.
Limited No. of Graduate Roles
Currently Working In Residential Setting.
Exploring Social Enterprise to Improve Education & Employment Outcomes for Children In Care.

11. Creating Opportunities for All Care Experience Young People.

12. CREATING OPPORTUNITIES:
Raising Our Expectations & Aspirations for Care Experienced Young People.
Greater Support for Foster Carers, Personal Advisors & Young People.
Creating Meaningful Partnerships with Education Providers.
Commitment to Ensure All Young People Achieve G.C.S.E’s In Math's & English.

13. CREATING OPPORTUNITIES:
A Local, Regional & National Network of Volunteer Mentors.
Ensure Young People Understand Available Support – Pupil Premium, Student Finance.
Greater Care In Removing Young People from Mainstream School.
Create Work Experience within Local Services to Enhance Employability.

14. “We all have the ability to create a life.”
Your Role as A Leader
“We all have the ability to create a life.”

15. Your Role as a leader Creating A Culture of Engagement.
Ensuring Decision Making Is Centred on the Young Person.
Taking Ownership In Guaranteeing Best Outcomes for Every Child In Care.
Understanding The Importance of Your Role In A Child’s Life.

16. “Would Your Services be good enough for Your Own children?
JUST ASK