 University of Copenhagen. We used this learning to come up with questions and activities to explore with children and young people at It’s My Life Festival. We came up with ideas for art and crafts activities about memories 72 and made photo magnets for them to take home to remember the day. Whilst doing this, we also had important conversations with young people and listened to their stories and views. We had a voting poll to find out what the most important things are that they want to be kept safe. I have met lots of inspiring people during this journey that have shared their stories. After It’s My Life, we analysed the research by spending time picking out and coding the data and then wrote a summary of what we learnt. I have been sharing our findings with the service and leaders at Essex County Council, making a difference through all I have learnt about records and files. One of the important things I have learnt through this project is that I realised a lot of young people are confused about records and not sure about the process of getting them. I feel like it needs to be explained more and the care leavers we spoke to suggested a YouTube video to explain this. I’ve realised just how much work goes into creating records and know how much young people would love to have an input in this as it’s their life and it’s their story and they should have access to this through a login so they can always read their record. Working at Essex County Council is amazing and I’m very proud of myself. I’ve been working in a very supportive team and everyone has made me feel welcome, always been there and offered help when I needed it. I would love to stay working here as I feel in my element when I get to see how children in care and care leavers are getting on and seeing them 