About SiCC and SLCC
SiCC and SLCC is a group for children looked after and care leavers that meet up to talk about all of the issues affecting care experienced children and young people.
The group works on projects, runs events, creates a regular newsletter, works on films and animations, as well as sitting on interview boards.
SiCC and SLCC meet in person on the second Sunday of each month and is open to every child looked after or care leaver in Somerset aged up to 25 years.
For more information on SiCC and SLCC, visit the Somerset in Care Councils website.
Children and young people interested in joining SiCC and SLCC and our Youth Voice Groups (or finding out more) can complete an expression of interest form.
If you would like to speak to the Engagement and Participation Officer, email: somersetincarecouncils@somerset.gov.uk
Having your say
- what works well in the care system
- what could be better
This helps to inform decision makers and supports improvement in services for young people now and in the future.
What else we do
We also:
- help interview people who are applying for jobs in children’s social care
- talk about the skills and knowledge young people need to prepare for adult life
- help interview people who are applying for jobs in Children’s Social Care
- run events such as Celebrating Care & Achievement – an annual event celebrating all care experienced children and young people and recognising their amazing achievements
- create films, animations and resources to inform care experienced children and young people about services and support that can help them
- present our work on local and national stages
- support recruitment in SiCC and SLCC through Workshop Events and attending Family Fun and Getting to Know You Days
- talk about the skills and knowledge young people need to prepare for adult life
The group is inclusive, friendly and nurturing. We have lots of fun together and are supportive of each other. We cook lunch together and refreshments are provided.
Want to join us?
If you would like to get involved, you can talk to:
- your Social Worker
- your Leaving Care Worker
- your Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
- contact the Engagement and Participation Team by emailing: somersetincarecouncils@somerset.gov.uk
You can also find out more about SiCC and SLCC on our website.
Children and young people interested in joining SiCC and SLCC (or finding out more) can complete an expression of interest form.