Dean Buds (not his real name) is 12 and has been living in a Hillcrest children's home in Hampshire since February 2005
Who's had the biggest influence on you?
My care worker, Paul.
Which professional has helped you most?
My social worker.
If you ran care services in your area what would you do differently?
Make sure everyone could see their mum and dad and make sure they behaved themselves.
Name one thing that would make your life better?
Living with my mum.
What three words best describe you?
Polite, sharing and healthy.
What event most changed your life?
Not living with my mum.
What is your greatest achievement?
Coming in the top 20 in a cross-country race out of 500 people.
And your most embarrassing moment?
Reading a book in front of class and singing in front of everyone in assembly.
What makes you happy?
When I see my mum, brother and sister.
When did you last cry?
The last time when I said goodbye to my mum.
Who would you like to swap places with?
David Beckham.
Who do you most admire?
My care worker, Paul.
How would you like to be remembered?
As a good fencing player.
What is the most important lesson you have learned?
Sex education at school.
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