Coventry Pledge - Print version

The Coventry Pledge is a set of promises made to children and young people who are in the care of the Council, regardless of where you live. It is a commitment from the Council and our partner agencies to make sure that you can reach your full potential and enjoy the same opportunities in life as your friends.

All local authorities must have a Children's Pledge. Coventry's version has six themes:

• Fit for life
• Your views count
• Safe and sound
• Investing in your future
• You can do it
• Coventry cares about you.

You can download a poster of the Coventry Pledge [/downloads/download/920/coventry_pledge_poster] or read the full set of promises [/info/36/childrens_health_and_wellbeing/777/coventry_pledge/2].

The Coventry Pledge was developed after talking and listening to looked after children, care leavers and the professionals who work with you. We would like you to get involved in monitoring how the council and partner agencies perform against the Pledge. The Voices of Care Council [/voc] has been set up to help make sure that your voice is heard.

If you would like to find out more about the Pledge or the Voices of Care Council [/voc], please get in touch with the Participation Team.

Coventry Pledge - Our promises to you

 Fit for life

• We will make sure you are cared for by people who can help keep you safe and healthy and can teach you to look after yourself.
• As you grow older and are ready to move on, we will make sure you are prepared for life - including managing money, looking after your health, cooking healthy food and taking care of where you live.

Your views count

• We will listen to you, involve you in decision making and be honest about plans being made.
• We will give you the opportunity to tell us what you think makes a good social worker, foster carer and residential worker.
• Where possible we will give you a choice about where you live, for example living with other children/young people.

Safe and sound

• We will make sure you live in a safe and comfortable place, where you can have your own belongings and special things around you.
• We will respond to your concerns about safety.

Investing in your future

• We will make more work experience and apprenticeships available for young people in care through city council connections.
• We will make sure you have financial support and help with managing your money.

You can do it

• We will help you get a good quality education.
• We will make sure you can participate in school activities and have the right equipment for school or college.
• We will support you to try new leisure or cultural experiences and have a chance to follow a hobby.

Coventry cares about you

• We will make sure you know why you are in care.
• We will give you the opportunity to have an independent visitor.
• We will support you in your contact with family and friends.
• We will make sure you have a significant adult taking an interest in your education and life.