If you work in children’s social care in Conwy, find out how you can access a training session so that you can add Mind of My Own apps to your toolkit.
Here's a very short video introduction to Mind of My Own apps.
What is Mind of my Own?
Mind Of My Own create apps that make it easier for children and young people to express their views and for workers to evidence them. Over 100 organisations are already successfully using Mind Of My Own apps to evidence the views of their young people using their services.
There are two features – the One app and Express. The One app helps young people communicate their views in a way that suits them. Young people create their own account on the One app, which can be used on any device. Express is an accessible app for younger children and those with additional needs to express their views. Express can only be accessed through a worker’s account.
How might you use Mind of My Own?
Mind of my Own will support you in your work with young people in many ways!
- Have a visit coming up soon? Ask the young person to complete “My worker is visiting” scenario in advance.
- Getting to know a new young person? Ask them to complete a “This is me” or a “Wellbeing” statement.
- Prepare in advance for a LAC review or CP conference, to ensure the child’s views are heard.
- Young people can share their good news with you.
What do young people say about Mind of My Own?
“I find speaking in this way much easier - it’s revolutionary.”
Cara, 16, child in need
“It got me thinking for myself. Very good app and very easy to use.”
Becky, 15, in care
Training sessions
If you are new to Conwy, or perhaps would just like a refresher session, there are monthly training sessions to help get you up and running with Mind of my Own.
Where can I get more information?
For more information about Mind Of My Own apps, see the Mind of My Own website.
You can also ask Alan Thompson, our operational lead in Conwy, if you have any questions about how the apps are being used in our services.
Read the Practice Standards, which support the use of Mind Of My Own and outline what is expected of workers and carers across the Authority.
Key Links
Here are the main links you will need to access Mind of my Own.
Tip: Create your own bookmark, or desktop shortcut to your Worker Account page!
Practitioner Space
This is where you can practice with your “Test Profile”, and you can set up profiles for your young people.
One App
This is the main One app. Young people can create their own accounts.
Express
The Express app, for younger children and those with additional learning needs.
Service Portal
This is where business support staff manage all of the information coming in, and forward statements to the correct workers.