Regional Children in Care Council
Who are Regional Children in Care Council?
The Regional Children in Care Council brings together care‑experienced young people from all 12 North East local authority areas. Members meet every few months to use their regional collaborative voice to work towards ensuring young people in care across the North East are heard.
What do they do?
Its role is to amplify the voices of children and young people in care and support them to influence meaningful change. This year, they have been focusing on language and stigma, recognising the impact words can have on how care‑experienced young people are seen and treated.
How do I get involved?
If you are a young person aged 16-25 who cared experienced and would like to get involved, please contact regional.cicc@northtyneside.gov.uk
Who are Regional Children in Care Council?
The Regional Children in Care Council brings together care‑experienced young people from all 12 North East local authority areas. Members meet every few months to use their regional collaborative voice to work towards ensuring young people in care across the North East are heard.
What do they do?
Its role is to amplify the voices of children and young people in care and support them to influence meaningful change. This year, they have been focusing on language and stigma, recognising the impact words can have on how care‑experienced young people are seen and treated.
How do I get involved?
If you are a young person aged 16-25 who cared experienced and would like to get involved, please contact regional.cicc@northtyneside.gov.uk
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Upcoming Events
Regional Children in Care Conference 2027
We are very excited to announce that our annual Regional Children in Care Conference will take place in March 2027 at St James' Park, Newcastle.
This will be a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the region whilst hearing directly from children and young people who will share their experiences, priorities, and aspirations for the future. The day will include keynote presentations, networking opportunities and interactive workshops designed to inspire discussion and drive positive change.
Regional Task Forces
The Regional Children in Care Council (RCiCC) has identified five key priorities that care experienced young people want to drive forward across the region:
- Life Skills
- Education, Employment and Training
- Housing and Homelessness
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Corporate Parenting, Language and Stigma
Each priority is supported by a dedicated Task Force, bringing together RCiCC representatives who are passionate about the topic and committed to creating positive change. Through regular meetings, Task Force members explore issues, develop ideas, influence decision-makers, and work collaboratively to improve outcomes for children in care and care leavers across the region.
The dates for upcoming Task Force meetings are listed below.
Upcoming Task Force Meetings
- 15 October 2026 – Life Skills Task Force
- 22 October 2026 – Education, Employment and Training Task Force
- 19 November 2026 – Housing and Homelessness Task Force
- 26 November 2026 – Mental Health and Wellbeing Task Force
- 3 December 2026 – Corporate Parenting, Language and Stigma Task Force
- 10 December 2026 – Life Skills Task Force
- 17 December 2026 – Education, Employment and Training Task Force
Regional Children in Care Conference 2027
We are very excited to announce that our annual Regional Children in Care Conference will take place in March 2027 at St James' Park, Newcastle.
This will be a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the region whilst hearing directly from children and young people who will share their experiences, priorities, and aspirations for the future. The day will include keynote presentations, networking opportunities and interactive workshops designed to inspire discussion and drive positive change.
Regional Task Forces
The Regional Children in Care Council (RCiCC) has identified five key priorities that care experienced young people want to drive forward across the region:
- Life Skills
- Education, Employment and Training
- Housing and Homelessness
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Corporate Parenting, Language and Stigma
Each priority is supported by a dedicated Task Force, bringing together RCiCC representatives who are passionate about the topic and committed to creating positive change. Through regular meetings, Task Force members explore issues, develop ideas, influence decision-makers, and work collaboratively to improve outcomes for children in care and care leavers across the region.
The dates for upcoming Task Force meetings are listed below.
Upcoming Task Force Meetings
- 15 October 2026 – Life Skills Task Force
- 22 October 2026 – Education, Employment and Training Task Force
- 19 November 2026 – Housing and Homelessness Task Force
- 26 November 2026 – Mental Health and Wellbeing Task Force
- 3 December 2026 – Corporate Parenting, Language and Stigma Task Force
- 10 December 2026 – Life Skills Task Force
- 17 December 2026 – Education, Employment and Training Task Force
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Past Events
Regional Children in Care Council Residential 2026 Update
On Monday 3 August and Tuesday 4 August, the Regional Children in Care Council attended its annual team-building and planning residential at Peat Rigg Outdoor Centre. The event brought together 20 young people from across the North East, representing 9 of the region's 12 local authorities, to collaborate, build relationships and help shape future priorities for care-experienced children and young people.
Great Start in Life Conference 2026
In May 2026 they attended the Great Start in Life Conference and delivered a session focused on language and stigma in the health system and how important this is when working with care experienced young people. To find out more about the conference, follow the link below!
Regional Children in Care Council Residential 2026 Update
On Monday 3 August and Tuesday 4 August, the Regional Children in Care Council attended its annual team-building and planning residential at Peat Rigg Outdoor Centre. The event brought together 20 young people from across the North East, representing 9 of the region's 12 local authorities, to collaborate, build relationships and help shape future priorities for care-experienced children and young people.
Great Start in Life Conference 2026
In May 2026 they attended the Great Start in Life Conference and delivered a session focused on language and stigma in the health system and how important this is when working with care experienced young people. To find out more about the conference, follow the link below!
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Participation and Advocacy Advisor
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Regional Children in Care Council Worker
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