Havering's Corporate Parenting Strategy

Overview

Our vision is: For every child and young person in our care to be Well, Inspired, Safe, Heard, and Treated Fairly.

The Corporate Parenting Strategy sets out how we, as the London Borough of Havering, will fulfil our responsibilities as corporate parents over the next three years. It builds on the foundations of the Happy, Healthy Lives plan and reflects the voices, experiences, and aspirations of our children in care and care experienced young people.

To achieve our vision, we have structured our work around five key priorities, our WISH:

• Well – We’ll help you stay healthy, support your mental wellbeing, and make sure your health needs are met.
• Inspired – We’ll cheer you on at school, help you plan for your future, and give you chances to try new things.
• Safe – We’ll work with others to keep you safe at home, in school, and in your community.
• Heard – Your voice matters. We’ll listen, involve you in decisions, and support you to speak up.
• Treated Fairly – We’ll celebrate who you are and make sure everyone is treated with respect and kindness.

The purpose of this consultation is to gather your views on whether the priorities and actions set out in this strategy are the right ones. 

We want to know: Does this strategy reflect what matters most to our children and young people in care and with care experience? And does it set out clear actions for how we will support them?

Take a moment to read the draft Corporate Parenting Strategy which can be found at the bottom of this page.

If you or someone you know would like a printed version of the consultation please email us at:  Research@havering.gov.uk.

Why your views matter

Whether you’re a young person currently in care, are care experienced, or are not in care but want to help shape the services that support those who are, or if you’re a professional working with young people your feedback is essential. By sharing your views, you’ll help ensure this strategy truly reflects the needs and priorities of children in care and care experienced young people, leading to meaningful improvements in the support they receive.