ver 100 individuals. Children and young people clearly want to understand the narrative of why they came into care and the reasons for social care involvement within their records. This was also validated in discussions with care leavers around the need to find out ‘the truth’ and ‘their journey’. Children in care and care leavers want adults to keep photographs, videos and audio files of their childhood. It is also important for key documents to be kept safe, such as birth certificates and health documents. “The truth, but everyone’s version of the truth is different depending on their perspective at the given time” (care leaver) “Evidence the journey I’ve made” (care leaver) Discussions with separated migrant young people reveal the importance of keeping resident permits, passports and leave to remain cards safe. “The residence permit is important. Must keep it safe in the house” (separated migrant young person) 6.4 Accessing records Most care leavers say that they don’t know how to access their records, although many said that they would approach their personal adviser or other professionals to find out how. One care leaver said they did know the process and that they had accessed their records. 77 The majority of care leavers think that records should be available in both paper and electronic formats. A few care leavers suggested they would like a system that they can log into so that they have continuous access. Most young people think that records should be structured with sections to help it make sense and many think it should be in chronological order. Many feel that files should not be redacted and some young people think that records should include ‘EVERYTHING’. It is important that someone is there with the young person when they read it. There is a very clea