An unauthorised absence is any instance when a child is not where she/he should be. This includes the foster home, school, an authorised activity venue, etc. The police do not need to be informed of an unauthorised absence unless their wearabouts / reason is unknown or their is an risk of harm at the known location.
A comprehensive guide to understanding what constitutes a ‘looked after child’ or ‘child in care’ within the UK’s child welfare system, covering legal definitions, reasons for entry into care, and placement types.
A Section 31 Care Order also know as a full care order is a significant legal measure in the UK that grants the local authority responsibility for a child's care. This means decisions about the child's upbringing, including where they live, their education, and their healthcare, are made by the...
We at Looked After Child believe that if you share your care experienced story, it can make a massive impact to people's lives in care and help people see that there is a lot more our local authorities can do to support us during and after we have left the care system What is needed to share your...
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A Placement Stability Meeting will be called when the placement of a child in foster care, residential or a semi-independence placement is considered to be at risk of disrupting.
This article explores the legal frameworks and regulations in the UK governing placement decisions for children, primarily focusing on the Children Act 1989 and subsequent legislation. It outlines the roles of local authorities and courts, the welfare principle, various placement types, and regulatory oversight by bodies like Ofsted.
Explore the ethical and practical considerations in decision-making for sibling separation within the care system. This article details legal frameworks, assessment processes, strategies for mitigating impact, and multi-agency collaboration, ensuring child welfare remains paramount while respecting sibling bonds.
Discover how Family Group Conferences (FGCs) are crucial for the success of the Lifelong Links model, empowering families to build lasting support networks for children and care leavers. Learn best practices, challenges, and measurement strategies for effective implementation.
Life Story Work for infants and toddlers is a crucial early intervention strategy designed to build a foundational sense of identity and belonging for children who have experienced early trauma or disruption. This approach, centered on consistent caregiving and multi-sensory experiences, helps mitigate long-term impacts by creating a cohesive personal narrative from the earliest years.