A guide to the legal framework and case law governing local authorities' duties to young people leaving care in England and Wales, including explanations of the 'eligible', 'relevant' and 'former relevant' categories, and the role of personal advisers/advisors and pathway plans.
Hub page gathers practice guidance, learning tools and legal information on different aspects of safeguarding and working with adolescents, and models and approaches social workers can use.
This guide provides in-depth information on tax, national insurance and benefits when fostering or adopting a child. It also contains brief information about other sources of funding such as section 17 Children Act money, aftercare support, child arrangement orders, special guardianship and guardian’s allowance.