The Leaving Care Act

Aim:
To develop knowledge and understanding in working with the leaving care act
Objectives:

• What is the Leaving Care Act?
• What support is available to care leavers?
• The role the Children Act plays
• The role of other agencies co-operation plays within the assessment framework
• Other policy initiatives that are available
• Eligibility and the Responsible Authority

Training Method
Tutor input, Question and answer session, Group work Case Studies, Practice of skills
Course Materials
All participants will receive a course booklet containing all the key ideas and support material covered on the course.
Course length

1 Day, 10am - 230pm.

Suitability

This course is suitable for Residential Care Staff, Care Support Staff, Foster Carers, Social Workers, Teachers and Learning Support Assistance.