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‘A budget to purchase small household goods.’ ‘Let them know of all external agencies that can help them when they leave.’ Other suggestions could be linked to ‘moves’ generally: ‘Reassure us everything is going to be ok.’ ‘Have planned visits to new carers and weekend stays before leaving.’ ‘Make sure the young person is fully aware of the move and what it means.’ ‘Weekly checks on how you are before you move out.’ ‘Help support them, not leave them, until they are completely settled.’ ‘They shouldn’t try to stop you having contact with previous home staff and other children.’ ‘Be allowed to come and the home after you leave.’ them regularly if they want contact.’ ‘Staff to help sort out belongings and pack.’ Idea 3 Inspectors should how managers and staff in the home listen to children and young people and make changes in how things are run or what the home looks like because of what children and young people have said No of YP (46) % I strongly agree 26 57% I agree 14 30% I disagree 1 2% I strongly disagree 2 4% Not sure 3 7% Question 3 What things can staff and managers do to ensure that children and young people feel involved and feel that this is their home? No of YP (57) Forty per cent of the children and young people who participated agreed that they should be listened to and be able to discuss things to feel more involved.