This paper examines the My Life, My Future programme that was set up to boost the emotional wellbeing and resilience of looked-after young people.
Research Summary
Significant inequality in levels of attainment, employment and exclusion from school exist between young people in care and the general population.
- The My Life, My Future project was set up in 2015 to support young people in care (or looked-aft er children) in Sutt on, south London.
- The 18-month programme aimed to increase their confidence in themselves and their abilities, to maintain their emotional wellbeing and resilience, and to promote development of their aspirations.
- My Life, My Future had a positive impact on participants’ wellbeing, with increased confidence, aspirations, more positive family relationships and personal development.
- By teaching them skills to navigate challenges in their lives, the programme improved participants’ resilience and their sense of identity.
- Further research with larger and more diverse sample sizes is required.