I have been working on Career Start for almost three years now. Islington Council devised it for children in care and care leavers to help them get started in the world of work. Parents and extended family will often help young people with work experience and getting part-time jobs. In the case of our cared-for children the council has taken on the role. Part of my job is to identify jobs and work experience opportunities that are ringfenced for children in care. That doesn't mean they are simply given a job, but...


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