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An adult woman and a youth, both smiling, sit on a sofa, holding a book titled 'Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in the Care System: A Guide for Allies'. The image promotes resources and best practices for professionals and caregivers supporting LGBTQ+ young people in the care system.

Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in the Care System

Discover comprehensive strategies for supporting LGBTQ+ youth in the care system. This guide explores the unique challenges faced by these vulnerable individuals and outlines essential principles, practical implementations, and policy reforms needed to foster truly inclusive and affirming environments for their well-being and development.

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A young girl sits at a table with an open book and tablet, smiling, while two supportive adults sit behind her. The image is overlaid with text: 'Understanding Solo and Complex Placements in Social Care: A Guide for the Care Community', detailing topics like 'What are they?', 'Why do they happen?', and 'Extra Safeguards'. This visual represents comprehensive guidance for professionals supporting children in care.

Understanding Solo and Complex Placements in Social Care: A Guide for the Care Community

In the landscape of social care, few topics carry as much weight—or as much misunderstanding—as solo and complex placements. As someone who has lived through the care system and now advocates within it, I know that when a child is moved into a solo setting, it can feel isolating for the young...

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Graphic promoting 'Achieving Excellence: A Strategic Overview of the 9 Quality Standards in Residential Care' and 'A Comprehensive Guide to the 9 Quality Standards in Residential Childcare set out by The Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015'. The design features soft yellow stars on a pastel pink and blue background, contrasted with a dark grey section containing the text and an icon of an adult and child. Looked After Child Limited website and contact information are displayed at the bottom.

Achieving Excellence: A Strategic Overview of the 9 Quality Standards in Residential Care

in the residential care sector, the Quality Standards (as set out in the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 ) represent the regulatory framework against which Ofsted inspects and judges provision. However, for high-performing providers, these standards should not be viewed merely as a...

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