About The Webinar:
This interactive session will explore the importance of cultural competency when working with Global Majority care-experienced young people. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of what cultural competency is and why it’s essential in creating safe, inclusive, and supportive environments for young people navigating both their cultural identity and the care system.
Together, we will:
• Define cultural competency and its relevance to youth work and social care
• Identify the challenges, biases, and barriers faced by Global Majority care-experienced young people
• Reflect on how a lack of cultural understanding can negatively impact the support young people receive
• Explore practical ways to embed inclusive and intentional practices when working with young people and collaborating with other practitioners
Whether you're a frontline practitioner, manager, educator, or someone passionate about creating equitable spaces for young people, this session will provide you with the tools and insights needed to lead with intention.
About Jade Barnett:
Jade Barnett is the Director & CEO of Power2Prevail Community, a dynamic public speaker, consultant, and facilitator.
Born and raised in South East London, Jade’s journey has been shaped by her lived experience - permanently excluded from school and entering the care system at 15. These early challenges became the foundation of her mission to advocate for vulnerable and marginalised young people, using her voice to influence systems and shift narratives.
Since 2020, Jade has championed better outcomes for young people facing adversity. She has featured in national campaigns including Nothing in Isolation (Mission 44 & Sir Lewis Hamilton) and Gone Too Far (Become Charity), and was a finalist for the Young Entrepreneur Award at the 2024 Precious Awards.
Jade is widely recognised for her advocacy in transforming the social care system by championing cultural competency, representation, relatability, and youth voice. Her self-designed Journey2Adulthood programme, delivered via her organisation Power2Prevail Community provides vital support for care-experienced young people aged 16–25 as they prepare for their transition into independence.