Section outline

  • The education provider's responsibilities for young people who are in kinship care: 

    • identify and know their learners in kinship care and understand the needs of kinship families where this information has been appropriately shared 

    • key colleagues (including DSL, safeguarding leads, personal tutors, additional learning support staff, SEND teams, attendance and progress leads and senior leaders) should liaise and collaborate to ensure consistency in support for learners in kinship care 

    • understand the importance of greater focus and visibility for the distinct needs of kinship young people and families 

    • identify and understand barriers that may affect engagement, participation, attendance, wellbeing, achievement and progression 

    • ensure prioritisation of the cohort and a targeted response where additional support is needed 

    • ensure relationships, learner voice and family engagement are at the centre of any approach 

    • utilise wider support and partnerships including Virtual School services, local authorities, health services, careers advisers and community organisations 

    • promote high aspirations and support informed decision-making about future education, employment and training pathways