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Beyond words: Unlocking children's voices in child protection with co-designed communication toolkits

Time slot
Wednesday 13 May 2026 - 08:00-08:30
Room
Hall 5
Session type
Workshop

About this workshop

In this session, we will share the story of how the My Voice Matters co‑designed communication toolkit has developed since it was first presented by Dr Stewart and Ms Hayden at the 2024 BACCH conference, and how it will now be integrated into RCPCH safeguarding training.

We will discuss its impact on patients, paediatricians and the services where it has been piloted, and explain how teams have integrated it into practice.

We will explore ways to use the toolkit through case examples and share advice from family law barristers on recording the child's voice, including when visuals are used in assessments, to support children's cases in court.

Speakers

  • Dr Claire Stewart - Paediatric Sub-specialty Registrar - ST5 CCH, GSTT
  • Miss Tess Hayden - Speech and Language Therapist, Hounslow Community Services
  • Dr Vanessa Impey - Consultant Community Paediatrician, Hounslow Community Services
Engagement, CYP, advocacy and play