This Inform briefing provides an overview of information, policy and legislation and outlines the importance of good housing and accommodation options that improve outcomes for care leavers. Read More
Pathways
Pathways is designed to help you start thinking about what you are doing just now and what you would like to be doing in the future. Read More
Swansea City and County Council
Swansea City and County Council sets out arrangements for looked after children in this case study. Read More
Torfaen County Borough Council
This case study concerns the nominated governor for looked after children in schools. Read More
Pathways Handbook
This Handbook accompanies the Pathways materials. These materials provide a framework for needs assessment and action planning for young people who have been looked after. Read More
#MessagestoSocialWorkers: a film created by care-experienced young people
We worked with a group of young people in care who attend a project run by the Roots Foundation Wales and the South West Wales Reaching Wider Partnership – Swansea University to create this film… Read More
Vale of Glamorgan County Council
This case study, by the Vale of Glamorgan County Council, focuses on engaging foster carers in a child’s education. Read More
Prepare for Leaving Care: Final Publication
Numerous studies have highlighted that people with care experience in Europe are amongst the most socially excluded groups and are at greater risk of poor outcomes in education, health, employment, criminality, mental health and social functioning in general as compared to the wider population. Read More
Throughcare and Aftercare Services in Scotland’s Local Authorities: A National Study
This research seeks to establish a clear picture of current throughcare and aftercare (TCAC) provision across Scotland’s local authorities and to provide evidence that will inform ongoing debates about future directions and priorities for the TCAC sector. Read More
Prepare for Leaving Care: Practical Guidance
Leaving the formal alternative care system is an important phase both for young people and the service providers responsible for their care and development. Read More
