Information and services Care-experienced preferred terminology A list of words alphabetically with examples of alternative words and phrases that can be used, to help the young person you are working with. Changing the language and the way we talk about children in care Take a look at our report which shares the voices of young people talking about their preferred language and terminology about being in care and the care system Our preferred terminology We aim to increase the use of language that people with additional needs and disabilities use to self-describe and identify in all settings.
