Freedom of information response
Looked after children
1. Copies of any current local authority policies and procedures specifically relating to 16 and 17 year-olds who present to the local authority as homeless and/or estranged from their parents.
2. Copies of any materials produced by the local authority specifically for 16 and 17 year-olds who present to the local authority as homeless and/or estranged from their parents. (Please note, we are seeking only those materials which are currently in use).
3. Copies of any current local authority policies and procedures specifically relating to the use of semi-independent or independent accommodation (‘supported accommodation’) for looked after children aged 16 and 17.
1. Copies of any current local authority policies and procedures specifically relating to 16 and 17 year-olds who present to the local authority as homeless and/or estranged from their parents.
Thurrock current policy is available online
2. Copies of any materials produced by the local authority specifically for 16 and 17 year-olds who present to the local authority as homeless and/or estranged from their parents. (Please note, we are seeking only those materials which are currently in use).
There are no specific materials. Individual advice is provided to young people via their social worker and/or housing officer
3. Copies of any current local authority policies and procedures specifically relating to the use of semi-independent or independent accommodation (‘supported accommodation’) for looked after children aged 16 and 17.
Thurrock makes use of semi-independent accommodation where appropriate for 16 and 17 year olds who are looked after. This is supported by a commissioning framework.
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Where the copyright is owned by Thurrock Council, you must apply to the Council to re-use the information. Please email information.matters@thurrock.gov.uk if you wish to re-use the information you have been supplied. For information where the copyright is owned by another person or organisation, you must apply to the copyright owner to obtain their permission.
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