A Guide to the Education of Looked After Children

We know that looked after children have significantly lower educational attainment than their peers, but that with the right care and support they can realise their full potential, which is why we have developed this essential education guide.

Written for social workers, foster carers, residential care workers and independent reviewing officers, the guide aims to demystify the complexities of the education system and explore how the legal requirements should influence practice. There’s information about a wide range of areas including the role of designated teachers and virtual school heads, Personal Education Plans, and special educational needs and disability, as well as early years provision and education beyond 16.