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Children in Care Governor Workshop

Children in Care Governor Workshop. Christine Hargreaves Head of the Virtual School for Looked After Children. S52 Children Act 2004. Duty to promote the educational achievement of LAC Expectation that schools take a proactive approach to supporting LAC

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Children in Care Governor Workshop

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  1. Children in CareGovernor Workshop Christine Hargreaves Head of the Virtual School for Looked After Children

  2. S52 Children Act 2004 • Duty to promote the educational achievement of LAC • Expectation that schools take a proactive approach to supporting LAC • School inspection will specifically consider how far provision meets the needs of LAC

  3. Purpose: • To raise awareness of Children in Care and the impact on their education • To provide an overview of the responsibilities of the Governing body

  4. Who is a child in care?

  5. Doncaster CYPiC data 539 CYPiC 327 compulsory school age 135 pre school 81 post Y11 254 in authority 113 out of authority

  6. Children in Care: Low numbers but high needs Number of children Cost 2012-13 14% (12%) children adopted 12.3 million 0-19 year olds in total (ONS projections) 1,260 children special guardianship order made Approx. 1/3rd children ceased to be looked after 332.2/10,000 (507.2) CIN 37.9 / 10,000 (90) Child Protection Plans 68,110 + (539) CiC Severity of assessed need

  7. Overview of responsibilities

  8. Promote the educational achievement of LAC in schools Through – • Strategic leadership within school • The role of the Designated Teacher for Looked after Children – incl. specific professional development • Improved coordination: within school and with external agencies in relation to school transfer.

  9. Indicators which demonstrate that the role is being implemented efficiently and is making a difference • Closing the Gap – The school has a clear overview of the educational needs and progress of CiC on roll;

  10. The school’s policies are effective in reflecting the needs of CIC; • Resources are allocated to support the DT to carry out this role effectively for the benefit of the child.

  11. Doncaster Children in Care “You are my corporate parent. I am your responsibility, take care of me and I will make you proud.” Making Care Count – Doncaster’s pledge to Children in Care

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