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Sutton's Children in Care Council

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What is the Children in Care Council?

The Children in Care Council (CiCC) is a group made up of children and young people in care and care leavers who come together to share their experiences and help improve services in Sutton. It’s a space where young people can speak up about what matters to them, work on projects, and influence decisions that affect their lives. 

The CiCC makes sure the voices of care experienced young people are heard by senior leaders, councillors, and professionals across the Council. By taking part, members help shape better support, opportunities, and outcomes for all children and young people in care.

We run three groups so everyone has a space that fits them:

  • Under 10s CiCC: Under age 10

  • Junior CiCC: Age 10-15

  • Senior CiCC: Ages 16–25

  • UASC Group: For unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people supported by Sutton

What Does the CiCC Do?

Our groups represent the views of children and young people in care, helping shape and improve services in Sutton.

As a CiCC member, you can:

  • share your experiences and ideas

  • help create new projects

  • take part in paid work opportunities (like interviewing new social workers during recruitment)

  • talk directly to senior leaders and councillors at the Corporate Parenting Forum (click here to find out more about the Forum)

The CiCC also discusses activities and opportunities you’d like Sutton to offer and helps make them happen.

When Do We Meet?

Each group of the CiCC meets once a month at The Quad.

For more information please contact the Participation Officer.

Want to Join?

If you’d like to take part, speak to:

  • your Participation Officer

  • your Social Worker,

  • your Personal Adviser

Participation Survey

If you have any questions/suggestions or ideas, please feel free to fill out this form:

Participation Suggestions – Fill in form