The NIVN Project Team are looking to recruit, train and support a group of care-experienced children and young people with experience of IV, to become
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NIVN Animation Workshop
NIVN ANIMATION PROJECT WITH CARTOONIST AND FILMMAKER– SPACES AVAILABLE! FIRST WORKSHOP 25TH FEB. All participants will receive in the post cartooning art materials! Please share
Involvement of Children and Young People in Independent Visitor Services
This resource has been developed for National Independent Visitor Network (NIVN) members and other professionals who contribute to the provision of Independent Visitor (IV) services

It’s great, he makes me feel comfortable, sometimes we talk about things that worry me, but most of the time we do fun things together and have a good laugh.
- Young person, Male