This guide has been produced through work with children and young people in Northumberland. They have told us the words that they find positive when we talk and write about them and they have also told us about the ones which offend, which can bring about feelings of shame and which can often stigmatise and label them.
Everyone who works with children and young people, should take the time to digest this guide and make every effort to alter what they say and what they write to language that does care and that shows respect and love for them.
Vicky McLeod
Director for Children, Young People and Families
