Improving the education of looked after children: a guide for local authorities and service providers

Graham Connelly; Judith Furnivall; The Scottish Government (Funder)

Improving the education of looked after children: a guide for local authorities and service providers

Graham Connelly, Judith Furnivall, The Scottish Government (Funder)

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Abstract

This guide for practice is based on the key findings of research of Scottish Government-funded pilot projects in 18 Scottish local authorities carried out by the University of Strathclyde between 2006 and 2008. The guide focuses on four aspects of practice: raising the profile of looked after children; monitoring educational outcomes; advice on setting up a project with the aim of raising the educational attainment and achievement of looked after children; focusing on achievement and aspiration.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Edinburgh
Number of pages	23
Publication status	Published - 26 Mar 2009

Keywords

looked after children
children in care
educational attainment
Scotland

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strathprints007791Accepted author manuscript, 185 KB

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/03/25142835/0

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