In 1982 I wrote a Report, which I also presented to the House of Commons Parliamentary Committee on 'children in care'. The evidence was highly commended & included in the Children's Act 1989. The excerpts below are #cep history & legacy. And our contribution to the CA 1989.
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The Introduction. (Excerpt only)
Talks about the CA 1980 and the "welfare principle" and how practise falls behind intention.

"The problem is that decision making still lies with the professional and doesn't include the child/young person".

Policies.

The National Association of Young People In Care was the first organisation run for and by YP in or ex care. We started in 1979 in Bradford and London (I was in the London Office). These policies were based on NAYPIC members views at the time.

1) Rules, punishments & discipline (excerpt only):

"Young People should have a say in how the home is run and what form of rues & punishment are alowed"

2) Forms of Control (excerpt):

"Young People should learn their responsibilities and self control by having a greater involvement in the running of their own home and in their own lives. Residential Care workers are indespensible in this".