‘File Not Found’ – Art by youth in care, telling the stories a file never could is a national art exhibition and competition open to young people aged 12–26 who are care experienced. Taking place at the iconic Oxo Tower Wharf Gallery on London’s Southbank from 28 October – 1 November 2026, this exhibition aims to challenge the way young people in care can often feel defined by case notes, reports, and statistics - and instead celebrate identity, creativity, and self-expressio

This November, across the UK we mark National Care Leavers Month (NCLM), a dedicated time to recognise, celebrate and support young people who are care experienced. what is national care leavers month? Originally the UK marked a one-week event called National Care Leavers’ Week, but in 2025 the week formally became a full month. NCLM is organised by and with care-experienced young people, supported by the Alliance for Children in Care and Care Leavers. It exists for the publi

The Children's Commissioner is a person in UK Government who promotes and protects the rights of children in England by listening to their voices, advising on legislation, and advocating for their interests . They have a special focus on vulnerable children, such as those in care or with social workers, and work to ensure their views are heard by decision-makers. As Children’s Commissioner it’s my own Big Ambition to make sure that children’s experiences are listened to and t

If you're a young person in care, you can have an advocacy to support you to get your voice heard. This blog post explains more about...

Following this feedback received in the summer, staff have been working on talking to young people about how they want to improve their...