We want our children to have the best possible care, according to their individual needs, whatever their age. Good quality care, with nationally agreed care standards ensuring consistent professional support in their lives is essential for this vulnerable group of young people.
In this consultation there is a major disagreement over the needs and rights of teenagers. Many care experienced people, children’s organisations and practitioners do not agree with the Department for Education proposal to formalise the absence of care for 16- and 17-year-olds. It is not possible to provide support without care; an absence of care is not support. Under these proposals it is clear that children and young people would lose their right to care.
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