Campaign leads to new pledge for children in care

July 5, 2017
By Matthew Loeb
14253 Comments
76722 Views

Campaign leads to new pledge for children in careHundreds of children in care who are moved outside their local communities are set to benefit from improved support from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority following a campaign by The Children’s Society.

After launching its Handle with Care campaign last year, The Children’s Society made recommendations to councils aimed at ensuring these young people received the best possible support – and following constructive talks a package of measures has been agreed.

Of around 5,200 young people in care in Greater Manchester as of March 31, 2015, 2,060 – nearly four in ten – were in a placement outside the boundaries of their local council. These include placements with foster carers, in children’s homes, with family or friends, or for adoption. Around one-fifth of those placed outside their local council area had been moved to placements more than 20 miles away.

The Children’s Society’s research into this issue, including focus groups with young people who had been placed outside their local council area, highlighted that moves could be difficult.

Young people explained how they had been asked to move at very short notice, or felt isolated from family and friends, while others found it difficult to settle in their new community or school and said they did not have as much contact with support staff following their move.

The campaign urged that young people should only be moved out of their local community where absolutely necessary, or in the best interests of the young person, for example where they would otherwise be at risk of abuse or neglect, where there is a suitable placement available with a relative or friend, or where there is an appropriate opportunity for adoption.

The charity’s recommendations aimed to address some of the concerns raised and focused upon ensuring young people received as much support as possible ahead of, during, and following a move out of their local council area.

Over the summer, staff from The Children’s Society and campaigners gathered more than 2,300 signatures for a petition in support of the proposals, including during a day of action across Greater Manchester.

Tags:

Related Articles

The Children’s Society wins national EVCOM Screen Award for film on child sexual abuse

A hard-hitting film aimed at training health professionals about the...

The Children’s Society wins award for film on child sexual abuse

The Children's Society has received a prestigious award for producing...

8,343 replies added

  2. teodorosnoddy1 July 6, 2017

    Wow, that’s what I was exploring for, what a information! present here at this weblog, thanks admin of this website.

  3. seroquel tablets January 9, 2021

    I am also commenting to let you know of the helpful encounter my friend’s daughter found reading through your web page. She figured out numerous issues, not to mention what it’s like to have an amazing giving mood to have most people really easily know selected impossible subject areas. You really exceeded our own expectations. Many thanks for imparting the invaluable, safe, explanatory and even easy thoughts on the topic to Janet. https://seroquelquetiapine.com/#

  73. Fidel May 9, 2021

    Ahaa, its nice discussion about this piece of writing at this place at this blog, I
    have read all that, so now me also commenting here.

    Feel free to visit my web-site :: php shell download

  74. Delmar May 9, 2021

    Write more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it seems as
    though you relied on the video to make your point. You definitely know what youre talking about, why waste your intelligence on just
    posting videos to your blog when you could be
    giving us something informative to read?

    my blog post takipçi satın al

  75. Melvina May 9, 2021

    You really make it seem so easy with your presentation but I find this matter to be really something which I
    think I would never understand. It seems too complicated and extremely broad for me.
    I’m looking forward for your next post, I’ll
    try to get the hang of it!

    Here is my webpage: Antalya böcek ilaçlama

  80. Roberto May 9, 2021

    Whoa! This blog looks exactly like my old one! It’s on a completely different topic but it has pretty much
    the same layout and design. Wonderful choice of colors!

    My blog post: INSTAGRAM TAKİPÇİ SATIN AL

  248. Nickphorm May 26, 2021

    [url=http://axcialis.com/]cialis online prescription uk[/url] [url=http://pharmacyleo.com/]overseas pharmacy no prescription[/url] [url=http://cialisalp.com/]professional cialis[/url] [url=http://heropills.com/]where to buy clomid online[/url] [url=http://viagracialisrx.com/]cost of viagra in india[/url] [url=http://viagramedicines.com/]20 mg sildenafil daily[/url] [url=http://sildenafilvi.com/]buy viagra online nz[/url] [url=http://plcialis.com/]generic daily use cialis[/url]

  407. Efren June 3, 2021

    TAKipçi SATIN AL
    Organik takipçi satın al işlemi ile instagram sayfalarınızı büyütebilirsiniz.
    Bunun için size sunulan instagram takipçi satın al seçeneklerini
    incelemenizi tavsiye ederiz. Seçenekler arasında Türk takipçi veya instagram
    düşmeyen takipçi satın al imkanı mevcuttur.

    Sayfanızı büyütebilmek için en iyi seçenek TAKipçi SATIN AL işlemidir.

  409. Betsey June 3, 2021

    First off I want to say awesome blog! I had a quick question that I’d like to
    ask if you don’t mind. I was interested to know how you center yourself and clear your mind before
    writing. I’ve had a tough time clearing my mind in getting my ideas
    out. I do take pleasure in writing however it just seems like
    the first 10 to 15 minutes are generally lost simply just trying to figure out how to begin.
    Any suggestions or hints? Thanks!

    Here is my site: instagram takipci satin alma

  411. Numbers June 3, 2021

    Please let me know if you’re looking for
    a author for your weblog. You have some really great posts and I believe
    I would be a good asset. If you ever want to take some of the load off, I’d really like to write some material for your blog in exchange
    for a link back to mine. Please send me an email if
    interested. Many thanks!

    My website … EN İYİ LEKE KREMİ

  487. Vernita June 8, 2021

    Spot on with this write-up, I really believe that this site
    needs much more attention. I’ll probably be returning to read more, thanks for the information!

    Also visit my web blog … instagram takipçi al

  520. Dean June 9, 2021

    It’s an amazing piece of writing in support of all the internet users; they will obtain benefit
    from it I am sure.

    Visit my web page – instagram takipçi

  733. WilliamWep June 21, 2021

    amoxicillin buy canada amoxil – how to buy amoxicillin online

  824. Pedrojuivy June 25, 2021

    viagra over the counter walmart: viagra – buy viagra online usa

  845. zovre lioptor June 26, 2021

    It’s in point of fact a great and helpful piece of info. I am satisfied that you simply shared this helpful info with us. Please stay us up to date like this. Thank you for sharing.

  919. mozfloricv June 30, 2021

    cialis dosage for maximum effect cialis pack discount best price buy cialis with prescription – cialis 10mg cost who is online [url=http://approvalprescription.com/#]prescription coupons cialis[/url] cialis 5mg cost total posts

  1065. zovre lioptor July 8, 2021

    whoah this weblog is excellent i love reading your articles. Keep up the great paintings! You already know, a lot of individuals are hunting round for this info, you could aid them greatly.

  1085. viagrma July 8, 2021

    best viagra in canada viagraxif chi ha provato viagra femminile