Responsibilities of Schools and Education Settings
Section outline
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- Identify and know their Kinship Care children and families
- Key colleagues (including DSL, DT, SENDCO, attendance and progress leads, safeguarding governor) to liaise and collaborate to ensure consistency in support for children in Kinship Care
- Understand the importance of greater focus and visibility for the distinct needs of kinship children and families
- Identify and understand the barriers and needs for this group of children
- Ensure prioritisation of the cohort and targeted response
- Ensure relationships and pupil voice are at the centre of any approach
- Utilise wider support and partnerships