In this one-day course you will learn the relevant legislation and how to apply it to case examples, identifying the questions to ask and the responsibilities of other professionals involved. You will explore case law relevant to defending the rights of asylum seekers and those within the youth justice system, two marginalised groups. You will practice child-centred advocacy to promote young people’s rights and improve outcomes for care leavers.

“Excellent, the ‘fun’ activities really helped the information to stay in my mind.” Children’s Rights office

Who the course is for

Practitioners and foster carers who want to understand and protect the rights and entitlements of young people leaving care.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Define the purpose of the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000
• Summarise the different categories of care leavers and their entitlements to finance, accommodation and education
• Identify how the legislation affects asylum seekers and those within the criminal justice system
• Describe the issues faced by young people leaving care
• Create an effective advocacy strategy for care leavers

Course information

This is a 1 day course including a free copy of Sorted & Supported, a young people’s guide to leaving care. This guide is the must have book that makes this particular legislation easy to understand.

Also recommended

Care Uncovered, an overview of the care system.

Click below to download the course leaflet.