Online Training – What Makes a House a Home?
Welcome
This training will help you understand the experiences of young people leaving care—and what “home” really means to them. You don’t need any prior knowledge. We’ll guide you through it, step by step.
Shaped by young people
This training has been co-designed with GMYN’s care leaver youth voice group. Everything you’ll see is grounded in real experiences—what’s helped, what hasn’t, and how you can make a difference. Because the best way to understand these journeys is to hear directly from those who have lived them.
What you’ll learn
As you work through the training, you will:
- Build your understanding of the different journeys young people take when leaving care
- Learn about the challenges they may face.
- Explore what helps young people feel safe, settled and supported
- Feel more confident in how you can respond and make a difference
Why this matters
For many young people, having a house doesn’t always mean having a home.
Feeling safe, supported and valued can make all the difference during this time.
This training will help you understand how that support looks in practice—and the role you can play.
Before you begin
🔒 This training is password protected. You’ll need your login details to access the content.
If you don’t have these, please contact your organisation or contact [email protected]
What Makes A House a Home: (Full Training)
Here you will hear real experiences and explore the diversity of care leavers’ journeys. As well as gaining practical guidance on providing meaningful support while challenging misconceptions and stereotypes.
This training is designed for professionals working with care leavers. If you’re short on time or want a quick overview first, start with the Bite‑Size Training to build essential context and insight.
What Makes a House a Home: (Bite-Size)
Explore the experiences, challenges, and needs of care leavers through these short, engaging videos that highlight real voices and practical insights.
- What is a Care Leaver
- The Importance of Housing
- Stigma and Misconceptions
- What We Want
A great place to start in understanding the challenges faced by care leavers. For full insight and practical guidance, access the Full Training.
