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"Being in school full time gives children the best possible
chances to succeed. As well as learning subjects in class, they
develop routines and understand about timekeeping. Missing school
makes it harder for them to catch up what they miss." (Who
Does What, DCSF 2004).
Levels of educational achievement among looked after children
tend to be very significantly lower than their peers.
The Government is determined to work with local authorities and
other partners to help remove these barriers. Looked after children
are entitled to expect to enjoy the same outcomes as other
children, including in education.
These pages contain details of guidance and legislation for use
by schools and education professionals to support the education of
looked after children in Kent.
Duties of the Local Authority
DCSF guidance
OfSTED guidance
Guidance for other authorities placing a child in
Kent
The Healthy Care programme
Personal Education Plans
You can also download a copy of Kent County Council's policy
with respect to the education of Looked After Children and young
people by promoting school attendance. These guidelines have been
written to help parents, carers and other professionals understand
each others' roles in supporting looked after children and
promoting young people's attendance at school.
Promoting
School Attendance for Looked After Children
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