Looked After Children and Young People: We Can and Must Do Better
Actions from the report
Details of the 19 action points in the 'We Can and Must Do Better' report.
Implementation Board
Details of the role and membership of the group responsible for implementing the actions from the 'We can and Must Do Better' report.
Working Together working groups
Four working groups are undertaking the actions on corporate parenting, training and professional development, data handling and creating a website.
Becoming Effective Lifelong Learners Working Group
Developing new guidance and resources for staff to help them improve the educational experiences of looked after children.
Being Emotionally, Physically and Mentally Healthy Working Group
Ensuring there is specific support for looked after children on the issues of health, nutrition, relationships and substance misuse.
Feeling Safe and Nurtured in a Home Setting Working Group
This group is focusing on improving the physical environment of the accommodation for looked after children and young people.
Developing into Successful and Responsible Adults Working Group
Creating resources to support care leavers though the transition to independent and happy adult lives.
We Can and Must Do Better report
The Scottish Government report 'Looked After Children and Young People: We Can and Must Do Better' provides a framework for action for improving the educational outcomes of looked after children and young people.
Although challenging, the messages in the report have been widely welcomed.
The report, which was published in January 2007, is available on the Scottish Government website or you can download a copy below:
PDF file: Looked After Children and Young People: We Can and Must Do Better (332 KB)