The Islington Plan for Looked After Children and ... - Islington Council

Section
Foreword: The In Care Council and Executive Member for Children and
Families
Pages
3-4
Introduction 5
Achievements for 2008-2011 6-8
Islington’s Children Looked After and Care Leavers 9-11
Our ambition and priorities 12
Priority 1: To intervene early to help children and young people achieve
their full potential and to prevent children becoming looked after when it
is safe to do so.
Priority 2: To ensure children looked after and care leavers’ views and
experiences influence how we plan and deliver our services.
Priority 3: To improve the health, well-being and mental health of
children looked after.
13-16
17-20
21-24
Priority 4: To improve educational outcomes for children looked after. 25-29
Priority 5: To ensure young people are prepared for independence and
successful adult lives.
Priority 6: To provide sufficient, suitable and stable care placements to
meet the needs of children looked after and care leavers.
Priority 7: To make the best use of the Council’s resources whilst
achieving value for money.
30-35
36-39
40-42
Monitoring and Quality Assurance 43-44
Appendix: Pledges to Islington’s Children Looked After and Care
Leavers 2011-2012
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