Improving the Educational Attainment and Achievement of Looked After Children in Foster Care [CFT 11

Descriptions

The HSCB, alongside Trusts as the Corporate Parent, wish to provide an educational support service to:(A) looked After Children living in Foster Carer to:— improve readiness for education,— enhance ability to learn,— provide support in education and at key transition points,— overcome educational deficits,— promote resilience, economic wellbeing and independence;(B) Foster Carers which will:— raise awareness of the educational needs with an understanding of how pre-care experiences may effect capacity to learn,— raise awareness of the full range of support services available to help children achieve their potential,— support Foster Carers as primary carers, to nurture potential, promote educational experience and proactively encourage learning and educational attainment,— facilitate them to contribute to Personal Education Plans;(C) co-ordinate and manage the Letterbox Club for primary school age children. Ensuring Foster Carers are trained to use this resource appropriately.