Looked after children

Becoming Effective Lifelong Learners Working Group

The Becoming Effective Lifelong Learners Working Group is responsible for the delivery of Actions 9-11 from the 'We Can and Must Do Better' report.

Action 9In partnership with COSLA, local authorities and Learning and Teaching Scotland, we will produce a list of core tasks which clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the designated person within each school or residential establishment who undertakes this important role. The list of core tasks will be published as part of a practical resource developed to provide support for the designated person.
Action 10We will commission the development of guidance and a practical resource which will focus on those looked after children and young people who have experienced or who are likely to experience a challenging transition.
Action 11We will highlight the particular issues faced by looked after children in relation to school attendance and exclusion.

Group membership


David Cameron (Chair)Stirling Council
Carol EdgarSouth Lanarkshire Council
David CummingSocial Work Inspection Agency
Gary DaniellFairbridge
Dr Graham ConnellyUniversity of Strathclyde
Irene GrantGlasgow City Council
Jennifer DavidsonScottish Institute of Residential Child Care
Julia SwannFalkirk Council
Anne JardineLearning and Teaching Scotland
Ron CulleyConvention of Scottish Local Authorities
Maureen MallonHer Majesty's Inspectorate of Education
Moria ShemiltScottish Further Education Unit
Carol McDonaldScottish Government
Ron CrichtonScottish Government
Kathryn ChisholmScottish Government
Derrick BruceScottish Government
Susan BoltScottish Government
Scott McDonaldScottish Government
Anna FowlieScottish Government
Graham McCannScottish Government
Shirley LaingScottish Government
Judy WatermanScottish Government

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