20 July 2023

Walking in Our Shoes is a training session where young care experienced individuals teach professionals to understand what it's like to be a young person in care.

In Hillingdon, we believe that there is nobody more experienced to train our professionals other than our care experienced young people. In this training, there are a range of activities to get you up, move around and participate. 

This upcoming Year of the Child session is brought to you by The Children's Rights and Participation Team with the London Borough of Hillingdon. 

Date: Wednesday 26 July
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Where: Beaufort House, Cricket Field Rd, Uxbridge UB8 1QG

We have 30 spots available - so book today on Eventbrite to avoid disappointment!

It is open to all colleagues, but particularly relevant for Looked After Children teams, youth justice, social workers, community nurses and CAMHS staff.

Here is what young people have to say about Walking in Our Shoes: 

"I feel like I make a difference first hand and see results of professionals understanding the problems. It makes me feel I'm being heard, and that my words do matter.”

“The training allows me to express my feelings, but in a nice way to let all the professionals who are working with young people see how we feel. It is really nice to see how professionals are engaging with us and bringing another side of themselves to the training."

"I get involved because I believe in change, and I think this would not happen if our voices are not involved. By doing a lot of the activities, I believe we are making this change. "