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Good Practice: How museums in Norfolk are reaching out to looked-after children

A museum programme is helping vulnerable young people gain confidence, self-knowledge social skills

Funding Funding for the project includes about £15,000 a year from external sources including Renaissance and Aimhigher

Purpose To give looked-after young people access to positive activities to boost their wellbeing and aspirations, and support carers

Background Norfolk County Council was striving to improve services and support for looked-after children and young people. Meanwhile, Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service was looking for ways to use its resources to best effect, including reaching young people at risk of social exclusion. So the museums service teamed up with both the council's education and attainment team for looked-after children, and fostering team, to develop a range of programmes.

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