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New co-parenting strategy

10 October 2022

Our new co-parenting strategy

New co-parenting strategy

We hear you

10 October 2022

Views from children and young people in care in Essex

We hear you

Its My Life 2022

10 September 2022

Come and have a look at our wonderful Annual Its My Life Event... lots of fun was had and over 500 young people gave their views

Its My Life 2022

Let's talk going back to school with Essex Boys and Girls Club

02 September 2020

This week, children and young people across Essex will be returning to school or college. We spoke to young people from the Essex Boys and Girls Clubs to hear their thoughts and feelings about going back to school. Listen as they offer advice to others who may be feeling nervous about heading back to the classroom.

Let's talk going back to school with Essex Boys and Girls Club

Examination re-sits and appeals process

17 August 2020

We have some helpful guidance for students and parents, and schools and colleges, on examination re-sits and appeals process.

Examination re-sits and appeals process

Leaving lockdown

30 June 2020

Our latest newsletter features around leaving lockdown, as well as some inspiration on what to do during lockdown and who you can contact if you need help.

Leaving lockdown

Spending time with your birth family

19 June 2020

Who to speak to about arranging to spend time with your birth family.

Spending time with your birth family

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Our care leavers share some supporting words for us all during COVID-19

30 April 2020

Our latest newsletter features advice from care leavers on how to cope during COVID-19, as well as some inspiration on what to do during lockdown and who you can contact if you need it.

Our care leavers share some supporting words for us all during COVID-19

Advice and support during COVID-19

16 April 2020

We have collated a list of trusted information and support for you that can help you with any concerns during COVID-19.

Advice and support during COVID-19

Changes to the way we keep in touch with you

30 March 2020

We've already written to you because of what is happening with coronavirus and there may be some changes in the way we keep in touch with you.

Changes to the way we keep in touch with you