Me & My Education

It is a fact that children and young people who are in care sometimes do less well at school than other children.  We want this to change.

A good education is a very important part of developing and growing up.  It will help improve your life chances, such as getting the job you want, going to college/university etc.

Going to school means that:

• You can learn new skills
  
• You can make friends and learn to get along with people.

Remember – learning can be fun!

We want to see all our looked after children and young people receiving the right education so that they can do as well as possible.

Your education must be a priority when planning with your social worker and carer.  You will have a Personal Education Plan (PEP) which forms part of your Care Plan.  If you are attending school, they will hold a budget to help pay for the things identified in your PEP. 

Every school (but not every Academy) should have a Designated Teacher for children in care.  This is someone who has an interest in helping to support you at school.  If you don't know who this teacher is in your school, ask your Social Worker to tell you.