Focuses on the specific demographic of young people transitioning out of the care system who benefit from Junior ISAs.
What is Pupil Premium? Pupil Premium is a government funding initiative designed to assist schools in supporting looked after children and those who have left care. This funding is allocated to schools based on the number of students they have who are eligible for the program. How Does Pupil...
Working With Your Social Worker Header Being in care can be a confusing time. You might have a lot of questions and worries about what's happening. One of the most important people in your life right now is your social worker. They're there to help you, but sometimes it's hard to know how to work...
the times are changing, and it is important that we adapt to technology in our work to provide better support for Children in care. by using the following websites and applications we will be able to support young people with expressing there emotions and feelings, finding out about the care offers, building resilience and to handle there mental health. this can be done inside there own home and room. on technology that they are very familiar with. and allows people who struggle with speaking about their to empower themselves to get / find help when its most needed.
The Social Services Out of Hours deals with all social services emergencies and statutory duties, which arise outside normal office hours. Weekdays 5pm until 9am, Weekends And Bank Holidays.
it can be scary when things go wrong, for both the child / young adult. and carers or family involved. thankfully thier is some great resources that highlight and provide yo with all the informtion about Childrens Services to help you get justice.
An advocate is someone who will support you to make sure that your views and rights are respected, that you are treated fairly, your concerns are taken into account and you have real control over the big decisions in your life.
Homelessness is often misunderstood as a singular event or a choice, but for many care leavers and vulnerable adults, it is a complex intersection of systemic gaps, unprocessed trauma, and a lack of protective factors. Drawing from my own journey through homelessness and my professional background...
If your unsure who your local authority is you can use your postcode and visit the NHS Local Authority Adult Social Care services database or ask your care giver or social worker / personal advisor. Normally your local authority is set in your place of birth. if you was born in Kent but got moved to a london borough. in most cases you will remain a looked after child or adult with Kent County Council
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