Young people involved in CiCCs said the meetings, which were mainly held online amid the health crisis, ensured they felt their voices continued to be heard by policy makers, despite the social distancing restrictions in place.
In addition, the role of the councils on an operational level, such as improving review meetings and how children are communicated with, was maintained despite three national lockdowns.
The findings have emerged in evaluation of the role of 12 local authorities' CiCCs in the North East of England. This includes a detailed consultation with three councils and involving the views of 22 children with experience of care.
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