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| Local Safeguarding Children Partnerships – (LSCPs)Webinar with Young Scrutineers – Notes and highlights (Jan 31st 2024) | LSCPs are local partnerships aimed at promoting the safety of young people through different strategies and shared legal obligations. They emphasised the importance of health, education, and systemic levels in safeguarding efforts. Participants discussed the challenges in safeguarding practices, such as practitioners underestimating young people, stigma associated with children in care, and the need for more comfortable and inclusive settings for young people. The importance of continuous involvement of young people in LSCPs was highlighted including gradual involvement, training, and having young advocates who can bridge the gap between young people and adult professionals. Participants found it challenging to assess the success of LSCPs due to dynamic factors. They acknowledged effective areas such as rapid response to emergencies and the role of young people in identifying needs, but also pointed out issues like miscommunication and lack of attention to less severe problems like bullying. Suggestions for improving LSCP success included better communication, transparency, and promotion of safeguarding practices. Participants also emphasised the need for holding stakeholders accountable and ensuring meaningful involvement of young people in decision-making processes.  |
| Survey Results for a LOG ON MOVE ON App | The survey results indicate that over half of young people were not offered apprenticeships as an alternative to A-levels in year 11, and many felt uninformed about apprenticeship and alternative career routes. Additionally, the majority did not know where to find local apprenticeship options, and did not see apprenticeships as an equal alternative to university. About a third agreed that education providers could do more to promote alternatives to formal education, and felt an app for local job opportunities would be beneficial. From the organisations’ perspective, three-quarters felt their apprenticeships did not reach the intended audience, and half believed an app could benefit their business.  |
| Young Carers, Children in Care and Care Leavers: key messages from young people attending Young Carers Support Group, Children in Care Council and Care Leavers Forum | Young Carers’ Needs: Young carers expressed the need for teachers and schools to recognise their unique situations and provide understanding, extra academic support, mental health respite sessions, help with scheduling, transport support, and emotional and mental health assistance. They also seek clarity on what happens when they turn 18 and are no longer considered young carers. Children in Care and Care Leavers’ Concerns: Children in care and care leavers want honesty, autonomy, and timely communication from their workers. They desire stronger relationships with their workers, reduced stigma, streamlined processes to avoid missing out on opportunities, and better mental health support in schools. They also need clearer information about their healthcare providers and safer accommodation options. Mental Health and Emotional Support: Both young carers and children in care emphasise the importance of mental health support. Young carers request fun, respite sessions and emotional support, while children in care seek mental health workers in schools and better-trained foster carers to handle mental health issues.  |