I state quite clearly as the logo for my website that I claim to be a "Passionate Scholar" but what do I mean by this and why do I think it is an important position to hold?
During the making of this website I spoke to many practitioners and care leavers for their views and opinions on what I was developing. A space for care leavers and practioners - so that they can share a day in their lives - was put forward as a great idea.
As an adult care leaver myself I know all too well how hard it is to have your voice heard within the sector - and I work in it! This blogs positions a cry for us to listen to adult care leavers in working with young people in care and younger care leavers.
Highly qualified and well trained staff alongside good leadership are seen as central to positive and child-centred practice but if we do not regularly have space to reflect, ask questions and challenge practice then poor practices, attitudes and cultures can soon
set in.