Introduces provisions to better ensure permanence planning for looked after children… Read More
Getting it right for looked after children and young people strategy
This strategy sets out what we are doing and what we expect other corporate parents to do… Read More
Education outcomes for looked after children: 2016 to 2017
Data on attainment, post-school destinations, school attendance, school exclusions and achievement of curriculum for excellence attainment levels… Read More
Housing Options Protocols for Care Leavers
This guidance has been published to assist local authorities and their community planning partners in the development and implementation of local ‘Housing Options Protocols for Care Leavers’. Read More
Staying put: arrangements for care leavers aged 18 years and above
This guidance sets out the Department for Education, HM Revenue and Customs, and Department for Work and Pensions frameworks that local authorities must be aware of, and take account of, when developing a local ‘staying put’ policy… Read More
Into independence, not out of care: 16 plus care options
Into independence, not out of care: 16 plus care options – Government response to the Committee’s second report of session 2014-15 third special report of session 2014-14… Read More
Care leavers: skill support
This guidance is of use to all personal advisers and care leavers seeking learning resources to gain new skills and open up new opportunities for work… Read More
Staying Put Scotland
Guidance for Local Authorities and other Corporate Parents: Supporting looked after children and young people to remain in care, as part of a staged transition towards adulthood and greater independence… Read More
Research project spotlight #5: The SWIS trial: An evaluation of school-based social work
A randomised controlled trial of an intervention which puts social workers into secondary schools across 21 English Local Authorities… Read More
Research project spotlight #4: Supporting children looked after in the youth justice system
Children looked after who have come into contact with the law are some of the most vulnerable members of society… Read More
