Use language that we can understand
Understand that not everyone speaks the same language or uses the same words as you. Sometimes the words you use can be like a code.
Think about how the words that you use could make us feel. This is important when you are writing things down about us that we will read one day, or that other people will use to make a decision about us.
When you use initials and jargon it can be confusing to us.
A good example of this is when we hear you talk about ‘cases’. We are children!
We have looked at some words and phrases that have been used in the Trust and chosen words that we prefer. You can see these here:
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Birth Parents |
Parents |
Care Leaver |
Care Experienced Young Person |
Children in Care |
Children We Care For |
Foster Carers |
Carer |
Respite |
Sleepover |
Leaving Care |
Moving On |
Placement |
Home |
Siblings |
Brothers and Sisters |
Peers |
Friends |
Participation |
Working together |