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Be able to work with children and young people to implement the plan for the achievement of positive outcomes

This video, produced by Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health, looks at ‘Looked after children: 5 ways you can make a different’. Watch this film and make notes of the positive approaches you can use in your role.

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Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

‘A guide for working with children who are care experienced: Supporting children to reach their potential’ from Aberdeenshire Council
‘Care / Pathway planning process: principles, barriers and solutions’ from the National Children’s Bureau
‘Helping children set goals’ from the Anita Cleare website
‘What can schools and other settings do to support looked after children?’ from the Anti-bullying Alliance

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Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Use the internet to research the roles and responsibilities of all those who might be involved in making and reviewing a plan, and make notes so you can share the information with children and young people. Start by finding out more information on Social Workers, Residential Key Workers, Independent Reviewing Officers, Supervising Social Workers, Personal Advisors, Advocates, Designated Looked After Children’s Nurses.
This article on the Life Skills Advocate website offers ‘6 Steps To Help Your Child Develop A Strong “Why” When Goal Setting’. Read the article and think of ways you can use these steps in your role.

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