Such a shame hearing about all the historical abuse that has gone on. I would just like to make a point that I was brought up in care from c1954 to 1968, spending a long time in various kids homes mainly in Coventry but also in Essex and 4 years in a convent in Birmingham. The one home that had a major impact on my life was "Roxborough House" on Holyhead Rd. I was there from 1964 until 1968. The guy that ran the place, George Smith, was the most amazing human being I have ever met. I doubt I will meet another like him. Yes, he was strict in his own way but would deal with any punishment in a very professional and correct way. He would also give us great words of wisdom.
He had nothing but kind thoughts and care for us. When I left the care of the authorities in 1968 aged 15, I didn't want to leave. I still miss Mr Smith terribly. A truly great bloke. I just wish I could hear more about some of the good things a lot of care staff did instead of what some of the scumbags were guilty of.
