Last updated:
22nd June 2026
Have your say on things that affect you
Supporting care leavers to be an active member of their local community
Get involved and have your say
Sharing your views helps us understand what’s going well and where we could do things better, so we can improve support for care leavers.
There are a few different ways you can get involved. You might want to have your say, meet with the Lead Member for Children’s Services or senior staff, or be part of shaping plans for Children in Care and Care Leavers.
At events throughout the year, Children in Care and Care Leavers get regular chances to meet the Lead Member for Children’s Services. These are friendly, relaxed spaces where you can share ideas. Even just saying what you think can help improve things for young people across Wokingham.
You can also get involved in interviewing for roles within Children’s Services if that’s something you’re curious about. We’ll make sure you get the training and support you need to feel comfortable and confident.
If you want to talk it through, your Personal Adviser (PA) is always there to help.
“I go to care leavers forum. I feel elated knowing that I know such a fabulous group of people. Getting the opportunity to share my voice and talking to others has been an excellent chance to express myself as a 17-year-old”
- Aarav, Care Leaver
Aspire Children in Care Council
The Children in Care Council is a group where young people can share their views, talk about what matters to them, and help improve services for Children in Care and Care Leavers in Wokingham. We have 2 groups, one for ages 7-12 and one for ages 12-17. The groups meet monthly, and you are welcome to take part.
If any of this sounds like something you’d like to try you can have a chat with your PA or email youthvoice@wokingham.gov.uk.
Aspire Care Leavers Forum
The Care Leavers Forum is a group where young people leaving care aged 17-25 can share their views, talk about what matters to them, and help improve services for Children in Care and Care Leavers in Wokingham. The group meets monthly, and you are welcome to take part.
You can have a chat with your PA or email youthvoice@wokingham.gov.uk.
“I’m proud of being able to have my say and share my opinions to make changes for other young people, especially ones who are too young to have a voice themselves”
- Olivia, Care Leaver
