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Good authorities can make a real difference for young people leaving care
01 Jul 2009
Flexible individual support, high aspirations and a commitment from social care staff are successfully helping young people leaving care make the transition into adulthood and independence, according to Ofsted’s latest report, Support for care leavers, published today.
Surveying six local authorities, four secure estate settings and 103 care leavers, the report highlights that leaving care is not a single event but a period of transition for each young person. It shows that good authorities recognise that like other young people, care leavers will make mistakes and change their minds about their future. This acknowledgement ensures continual support and guidance from social care staff, helping young people progress and become successful young adults.
Best practice examples are identified in the report with good case studies to highlight the support provided to young people leaving care.
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