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Many Kent schools have pupils looked after by a local
authority. The term 'Looked After Children' (LAC) refers to
children and young people who are in public care. These young
people may be accommodated in children's homes or foster homes.
They may also be living at home or with extended families on Care
Orders. Some children are looked after by Kent County Council by
virtue of being unaccompanied asylum seeking children.
The children can be at risk of underachieving at school because
they have experienced disruption to their family life and
education. Some may have low expectations, poor emotional and
psychological health and a lack of family support.
Education is an important pathway to a better life for them and
Kent County Council is determined to raise the achievement of
looked after children.
Each local authority has a responsibility under the Children's
Act to safeguard and promote the welfare and education of all young
people it looks after. A duty of 'corporate parenting' requires the
authority to do all that a 'good parent' would. Government
guidelines gives specific responsibilities to all those involved in
providing or supporting their education.
Follow this link to read
Kent's Pledge to Children and Young People in
Care.
Further information
Find out more about looked after children and the services we
offer by selecting an item from the menu panel or for specific
enquiries please contact the relevant
LAC Education Advisor for your
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