OVOS
Our Voice, Our Services
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We are OVOS – Our Voice, Our Services.
All children and young people who are looked after by Solihull are part of the OVOS community.
We have monthly meet ups, talk about issues relating to being in care, plan regular events and activities and learn new skills by having a go.
OVOS trains and support young people to:
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Chair your own reviews
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Interview new staff
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Take part in local and national forums (NLCBF, APPG)
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Plan events and activities
OVOS encourages and supports children and young people to have their say. You have the right to have your say, to talk about what you think about being in care, how you feel about the services you receive, and how things could be changed and better for you.
Every Local Authority should have a Children in Care Council.
ABOUT US
Solihull Council has a strong commitment to listening and involving children and young people in our care.
Our ‘Promise’ to children and young people is that:
“We listen We care”
The Promise
OVOS says "Thank You" to.....
Everyone for ‘SPARKLING UP’ this year.
· Community Development Team - Raised £45
· Amanda in CSW Admin Quiz - Raised £58
· Scrutiny Board - Raised £65
· CSW office baking - Raised £73
· Children In Need Team - £340
· Online link - £151
· CSW staff on training - £25
Collectively, you have raised £732 and this money will go towards our children and young people being able to go on trips and fund activities.
THANK YOU AND KEEP SPARKLING
PLEASE SUPPORT US
You can donate to OVOS anytime by going to Solihull.gov.uk.
Go to Children and family support and at the bottom of the page select Support for care experienced children and young people.
AND DONATE !
Thank You
COMPLAINTS, COMPLIMENTS
& COMMENTS
If you feel like your voice isn’t being heard or you are not happy about the services you have received from Children’s Services, you can make a complaint. Try and talk to your social worker / PA before making a complaint as they may be able to help you resolve it straight away.
These booklets about complaints, compliments & comments can also help you.
To make a complaint about the services you receive please make contact with Solihull Council’s Children’s & Adults Complaints Team by:-
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Writing to
Performance & Complaints Team
Solihull MBC, Manor Square
Solihull B91 3QB
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Telephone no: 0121 704 8296
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To find out more look on the website:
Follow us on Twitter - @SolihullYV
Contact Us
Want to join in?
We'd love to hear from you!
Email: ovos@solihull.gov.uk
or
Ask your Social Worker or PA to contact OVOS.