“Your unique perspective is a superpower that can make a real difference. You got this!” For #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek, we share a #careleavers experience of navigating the workplace with dyslexia, including tips & where to get support. childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/imo/your-stori… #CEP #DAW23

In the spirit of #WorldMentalHealthDay, we are sharing a powerful blog post written by Benita a care leaver who wanted to share her experience with depression to help others and also offers some advice on how to deal with it. #cep #depression #careleaver childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/imo/your-stori…

We are excited to read this years winning entries to Coram Voice's "What makes me different?" #careexperienced creative writing competition. Our blog post shares last years powerful winning entries. Read it here... childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/imo/life-hacks… #CreativeVoice2024 #CEP

To kick start the celebrations for all incredible #CEP on #NationalCareLeaversWeek, we're sharing Unite Foundation Students's Guide for Our Loved Ones! It takes some load off explaining to loved ones what it is like to be an #estranged or #careexperienced student. bit.ly/3Qel4BY

BIG ANNOUNCMENT: This Friday, the 27th at 4.00pm, the new series of our IMO #podcast is back! Expect open and honest conversations between #CareLeavers with our new host Benita, a care experienced intern at Children's Commissioner for England office. More information to come! #CareLeaversWeek

There's still time to have your say on whether #careexperience should be made a #protectedcharacteristic. Today, we share some anonymous responses from the debate so far & urge you to share your views, whilst the survey is still open! #CEP Children's Commissioner for England childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/imo/other-oppo…

In celebration of #NationalCareLeaversWeek2023, we have put together some top tips for #careexperienced young people navigating life. Check it out here: childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/imo/life-hacks… #cep #careleaver

"People may give up on us, but we cannot give up on ourselves." #CEP full-time civil servant & solo mum Louise joins Benita, our #careexperienced host, for a discussion on the transition to adulthood as a #careleaver the value of self-belief. childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/imo/your-stori…

"You have insight & wisdom that people far older than you will never posses because they haven't had to fend for themselves, so make sure to take hold of your strengths." Rebekah Pierre #CEP #socialworker A new episode of the IMO #podcast is out now!🎙️ childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/imo/your-stori…

The IMO 2023 #ChristmasCompetition is open now!🎅 We want to know what has been your greatest achievement in life &/or what is your big ambition for 2024? Entries close Sunday 10th December🎄 BIG prizes to be won, don't miss out!🎁 childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/imo/other-oppo…

"[The musical is] very informative, not only about teaching you to live a better life, but also about why the right foundations make all the difference in the world" Benita shares her experience of The Big House latest production The Realness. #cep childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/imo/your-stori…

"Nobody knows yourself better than you so if you have a passion for something if you believe you can do it nobody should stop you" - Luke, care leaver The new episode of the IMO #podcast is out now!🎙️ #careexperienced #cep #careleaver childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/imo/your-stori…

Thank you Annie A Gibbs 🇲🇱 (she/her) for sharing your message of "embracing your destiny" with us! 💛🙏🏽 Kick start your #NewYear2024 feeling inspired with todays IMO #podcast, for another honest and open conversation between #careexperienced people. childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/imo/uncategori… #CEP

[Last year] I got to understand my life better. I mean, I never understood why I was not like the rest. Now, I love being the person I am & am glad to know I have the chance to be a conqueror" - Runner up, IMO Christmas Comp #CEP #HappyNewYear2024 🙏🏽🎇 childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/imo/uncategori…

childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/imo/uncategori… Today we wanted to share a blog written by Benita, a care leaver. In addition to discussing social media, she talks about her own experience with it and she offers advice on how to deal with it. Check it out now on the IMO website

🗳️Are you voting for the first time in the general election on July 4th? 🗳️ Here’s an explanation on how to register to vote and what you’ll need on the day to be able to vote, as well as other useful information ⬇️ childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/imo/life-hacks…