Those who know us well understand that we not only help children and young people have a say in their lives but are also driven to change practice by elevating children’s voices to improve the services they use.

Ask any social worker what they like least about their job and they will tell you 'paperwork’. How much thought do you give to what you write, or don’t write about a child in care and why does this matter so much?

When I become nervous, I start quipping - and I was very nervous recently presenting at VoxCon Scotland in front of all those professionals and VIPs.

Last month two of the team visited Finland after we had received a number of enquires about the work we are doing to increase participation for children using children's services in the UK.

Mind Of My Own is delighted to welcome Cameron, our newest member of the team and author of this exceptional blog. You will be richly rewarded by reading Cameron's take on why there really is no substitute for lived experience.

Last week we received this lovely message from our friend and colleague Lyn at Gloucestershire Council, where she is the Participation Officer for Children and Young People.