Looked after and learning : improving the learning journey of looked after children

Citation

Connelly G, Hennessy A, Farrugia B & Kennedy LA (2015) Looked after and learning : improving the learning journey of looked after children. CELCIS: Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children in Scotland. https://www.celcis.org/files/3615/0721/5871/Looked_After_and_Learning.pdf

Abstract
Practitioners regularly ask us ‘what is working elsewhere?’ and in this booklet we’ve identified seven key areas that need to be given serious attention if there’s to be sustained improvement: Commitment to the designated manager role. Support for teachers. Promoting resilience and positive attachments. Planning for education. Developing engagement between schools, and parents and carers. Inclusive approach to education. Planning for improvement.

Keywords
looked after children; education; inclusion; educational support; Social Sciences, Social Sciences(all)

People

Dr Alison Hennessy

Lecturer, Education