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Latest news and opinion

Opinion
Having value: Amy’s Internship at Become
06 May 2021
Amy reflects on her recent internship at Become.
News
Good news for care leavers: Shared Accommodation Rate exemption
11 Mar 2021
The Shared Accommodation Rate exemption for care leavers will now be extended from age 22 to 25 in June 2021, instead of 2023 as previously planned. This was announced in the government’s 2021 Budget and we’re really pleased to see it.
News,Opinion
Increasing diversity as we welcome new Trustees
08 Mar 2021
We recently recruited new trustees to our Board with a focus on improving diversity. Whilst we didn’t get everything right, the process worked for us and resulted in some excellent new appointments and a far more diverse board.
News,Opinion
Become responds to the government's action on unregulated accommodation
19 Feb 2021
Become responds to the government's ban on placing vulnerable children under the age of 16 in unregulated accommodation and full response to the consultation.
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Demanding to be heard – Why it’s vital that the review of children’s social care hears, not just listens, to those with care experience
12 Feb 2021
Our Interim CEO, Victoria Langer reflects on the Care Review and her first month at Become.
News
Introducing The Halo Code
20 Jan 2021
We are excited to announce that Become has adopted The Halo Code, the UK's first Black hair code.
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Charity welcomes government’s 'expertise by experience’ focus in its once-in-a-generation review of the failing care system
15 Jan 2021
– but warns not to forget young people leaving care
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