As we reflect on 2023, the National Independent Visitor Network (NIVN) stands proud. As a network, we’ve achieved significant milestones in our mission of improving
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Summer Nature Challenge
Picking up on the popularity of last year’s ‘Autumn outdoor challenge’ for IVs, children and young people, we’ve created a ‘Summer nature challenge’! We invite
Independent Visitor Provision: Legislation and Research
The NIVN Project Team have put together an overview of all of the relevant Independent Visitor legislation relating to provision across England and Wales. The
LGBT+ History Month
Hear from LGBTQ+ Independent Visitors about their experience of befriending. Over the course of February and in honour of LGBT+ History Month, we’ve been welcoming
Sayed’s Story – Wiltshire Independent Visitor Scheme
Could you be the Right Friend? Sayed came to the UK as an unaccompanied asylum seeker when he was only 13 years old, having fled
Indoor, Outdoor & Virtual Match Activity Recommendations
This document was produced in 2020 and originally aimed to provide ideas and links toresources for virtual match activity, including outdoor activity, in the context