Pathways survey results

The Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum wanted to learn how the Pathways planning process has evolved across Scotland since the leaving care regulations 2003 introduced it, and get some measure of what difference it has made for young people leaving care.

This survey, 'Pathways Your Way'  is based on responses from 15 local authorities, to whom the Forum is very grateful.

Findings include the following:

• Two thirds of local authorities have adapted their own versions of the Pathways materials.

• In two thirds of local authorities, young people looked after at home do not have Pathways Plans.

• Less than half of local authorities felt that all corporate parent agencies [eg health, housing, education, careers] are actively involved in Pathways Planning.

• Most local authorities felt that Pathways Plans do help identify and secure resources for young people