As a nanny Coram made my world complete when the most amazing little boy came to his forever family

Christine

My Paternal Grandmother was brought up by the Coram Society in the early 20th Century after her mother could no longer look after her. I contacted Coram a few years ago to get her background.

Sue

Hi,I was a Coram baby 63 years ago and I don't know how to find out about my past history.My foster parents were Mr+Mrs Stannett,had 10 of their own kids + and fostered 3 of us from the Coram home

Vivien Rachel

I have been a volunteer with the Beanstalk reading charity for 10 years and have supported many children during that time. Some of that support has involved raising issues with teachers.

Barbara

We all have to work towards the day when all these problems and issues are fully resolved.

Simon

I'm an English teacher who battles for invisible children every day.

Anne

I attended Boarding School after my family home burned down and stayed from age 8 - 16. I knew by the time I left school I wanted to adopt or become a foster carer.

celeste

My niece is vulnerable having autism and adhd and a contact order forcing her to have contact with a family member who she is afraid of and doesn't want to see; no one in court case listened to her.

alison

Because children need to be and to know that they are loved, supported and provided for.

Louise

Children should be cherished and treated as precious clay, to be moulded, unblemished and unhurt, into something beautiful and robust. Children deserve security and sanctuary, being the world's future

Ruth

Children should be afforded their rights, regardless of circumstance or background. As adults we need to ensure these are upheld, and support CYP to have them enforced.

Penny

I work as a children's guardian. I am passionate about the importance of their voices being heard.

Alexandra

Not only do children become the next generation, if they aren't heard, respected and given the best opportunities to thrive there will be costs down the line. Why not encourage them now?

natalia

I’m a community paediatrician and see that so much good work has gone on to help the vulnerable children of the country but lots more needs to happen too.

Emily

I strongly believe children are our future and need to have a loving and caring family, with not worries for food nor safety so they can grow to their full potential and enjoy life.

Juan José

Inspired by your moving event last night with Cressida Dick. Also as a school governor understanding safeguarding and thinking how shocking it used to be for unmarried pregnant girls and babies.

Helen

I am a social worker. We need to do everything we can to mitigate the structural inequalities in this country

chris

I grew up with family, education, enough food and safety. It absolutely breaks me that there are kids out there who don't have the same, "it is what it is" is wrong, we can change it together.

Sulaika-Ilwad

People say there’s no such thing as perfection but that’s how I’ve always seen a newborn child. Children make mistakes as they grow up but they need care, support, stimulation, love & lots of fun.

Stephen

I have an 8 year old with Down Syndrome. My daughter was attending a special needs academy primary school. I removed her due to alleged negligence. Technically excluded from school curriculum.

Karen

I am an IVV

Pam

I am a defender of the human rights of children. An Unfeartie !

Ally

I feel it is necessary that every child is protected and respected.

Ida Louisa

Adoption is scary and amazing, it's hard but rewarding, it's looking at your children being children and knowing you've made a difference. Every child matters, every child should be given the chance.

Karen

Myself and my husband are parents to two wonderful girls, who came to us through adoption. They make us so happy. All children deserve a loving home.

Maxine

I have seen the very worst of child abuse having been a local authority childcare solicitor. It HAS to stop.

Barbara

Children's nurse and School Nurse learning from history, experience and research that nurturing children through love, value, respect is fundamental basis for growing happy and healthy society

Dwynwen

Every child should have the right to go through life with every opportunity afforded to them, be it family, school or social care.

Heidi

The days of children being seen and not heard should be long gone. Every child should be listened to and protected. Every child should be loved and cherished.

Suzanne