Course Outline:
1. Introducing the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Young Person’s Act.
2. Identifying categories of care leavers and their rights and entitlements
3. Understanding common issues faced by young people leaving care
4. What makes an “effective” pathway plan?
5. Supporting young people to understand their rights, and the importance of the pathway planning process
6. Exploring the role of the advocate and how to establish an effective advocacy strategy for Care Leavers
Suitable for those with little to no knowledge on the topic, and for those who are interested in a refresher.