Young people who are in public care are recognised as a vulnerable group : National and local statistics indicate that this group of young people, because of their social circumstances, are more likely to experience special educational needs relating to emotional and behavioural difficulties and are more likely to experience fixed term and permanent exclusion from school.

In March 2001 there were 139 pupils in years 1 to 11 who were looked after by Telford & Wrekin council. Of these 63 were primary age, 76 were secondary age.

Our children, the children in the care of Telford & Wrekin council, will have access to the full range of support described in this Behaviour Support Plan. In addition the Authority has devised a strategy which aims to raise the achievements and support the emotional and behavioural needs of the children it helps to parent : Telford and Wrekin aims to become a successful corporate parent whose children are fully included in all aspects of school life.

The information within these pages will help to clarify some of the issues and procedures relevant to children and young people in public care.

Introduction

Terminology

Support Staff

Good Practice

Other useful web sites

www.dfee.gov.uk/incare - a comprehensive website allowing access to the government's guidance on the education of CYPPC

www.doh.gov.uk - the Department of Health's general website.

www.doh.gov.uk/public/stats1.htm - a more specific Department of Health website giving access to statistical data relevant to CYPPC

www.ncb.org.uk - The National Children's Bureau www.thewhocarestrust.org.uk - The Who Care's Trust