KEY CONCERNS WITHIN THE CHILDREN CARE SYSTEM IN WALES

  • 29 Jun

    "Residential care can help some children feel more stable, engage with education and stay away from past troubles." according to report by Sally Holland, the Children's Commissioner for Wales.

    The Children's commissioner's report further highlighted the following issues according to ITV News:

    • "Children sometimes placed far away from home without adequate planning for their support needs, putting strain on the children and the support of local services.
    • "Children can be unnecessarily criminalised by frequent police call outs.
    • "Lack of adequate support and housing for young people leaving residential care at the age of 18, who currently have fewer rights than those in foster care.
    • "Limited involvement by young people in big decisions about where they will live."

    Sally Holland said:

    "It has been enlightening to hear young people's experiences through our fieldwork, including young people who have been able to make positive changes to their lives as a result of good support from staff in children's homes.

    "...I encourage all those who work with children in care to listen to their opinions and experiences and give them the opportunity to shape the care that they receive. They are the experts on what works and it is important that their voices are heard."

    What do you think? Please tweet comments @suppsolutions

    By Abimbola Duro-David

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