Young people in care need better support, says NICE
15:29 - 28/10/2010
Young people in care need better supp...
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has published new guidance in conjunction with the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), warning that children and young people in care need better support if they are to get the best start in life.
The guidance urges educational, health and social care organisations, professionals and carers to work together to ensure that looked-after children are placed in high-quality, stable environments that promote educational achievement and positive, nurturing relationships.
Figures show that at any one time in the UK, over 60,000 children are under the care of their local authority. Many have negative experiences and lack a stable home. Those that do not have a positive experience are likely to do worse than their peers in terms of educational achievement and physical and mental health. Many leave school with very few qualifications and just a tiny percentage go onto university, compared with 50% of young people generally.
The new guidance highlights the need for high quality, accessible services and support for looked-after children and young people. Effective support for young people in care is associated with better outcomes for them later in life. The guidance also includes the recommendation for universal and specialist training for professionals, primary carers, social workers and independent reviewing officers.
Colin Thompson, Member of the independent committee that developed the guidance, said: “This guidance highlights how important it is that every child is listened to and their needs and feelings taken into account when considering moving them from one placement to another. It is the obligation of the local authority, health services, education and all the people who work in the sector to ensure children in care have the opportunity to not only fulfil their potential but also become happy, healthy and fulfilled adults.”
Pete Stock, E-learning and Business Development Manager at First Response Training, says: “At First Response we provide a wide range of practical courses aimed at those who work with children and young people. A number of our training courses tackle specialist subjects and contribute to the professional development of childcare workers. We also offer blended and distance learning options.
“We have a number of e-learning training titles aimed at the children and young person’s workforce, and these are perfect for induction or refresher training, or to reinforce a practical or direct provision course. These e-learning courses are short, interactive and can be completed at a time convenient to you. They provide the perfect solution for people working long or unusual shift patterns and provide a cost-effective solution for practical training.
“Whatever, your requirements, we have a training solution to suit you. Just give us a call on freephone 0800 310 2300 to find out more.”
The guidance urges educational, health and social care organisations, professionals and carers to work together to ensure that looked-after children are placed in high-quality, stable environments that promote educational achievement and positive, nurturing relationships.
Figures show that at any one time in the UK, over 60,000 children are under the care of their local authority. Many have negative experiences and lack a stable home. Those that do not have a positive experience are likely to do worse than their peers in terms of educational achievement and physical and mental health. Many leave school with very few qualifications and just a tiny percentage go onto university, compared with 50% of young people generally.
The new guidance highlights the need for high quality, accessible services and support for looked-after children and young people. Effective support for young people in care is associated with better outcomes for them later in life. The guidance also includes the recommendation for universal and specialist training for professionals, primary carers, social workers and independent reviewing officers.
Colin Thompson, Member of the independent committee that developed the guidance, said: “This guidance highlights how important it is that every child is listened to and their needs and feelings taken into account when considering moving them from one placement to another. It is the obligation of the local authority, health services, education and all the people who work in the sector to ensure children in care have the opportunity to not only fulfil their potential but also become happy, healthy and fulfilled adults.”
Pete Stock, E-learning and Business Development Manager at First Response Training, says: “At First Response we provide a wide range of practical courses aimed at those who work with children and young people. A number of our training courses tackle specialist subjects and contribute to the professional development of childcare workers. We also offer blended and distance learning options.
“We have a number of e-learning training titles aimed at the children and young person’s workforce, and these are perfect for induction or refresher training, or to reinforce a practical or direct provision course. These e-learning courses are short, interactive and can be completed at a time convenient to you. They provide the perfect solution for people working long or unusual shift patterns and provide a cost-effective solution for practical training.
“Whatever, your requirements, we have a training solution to suit you. Just give us a call on freephone 0800 310 2300 to find out more.”
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