Policymakers across the UK have recognised that looked-after children should not be expected to leave care as soon as they reach their 18th birthday.
The consensus across the four nations is that this vulnerable group of young people, many of whom are still dealing with the trauma of neglect or abuse, need extra support in making the transition to adulthood.
Scotland has the most wide reaching post-18 offer. Under its "Continuing Care" arrangements, it is the only nation to have a statutory duty in place entitling young people to remain in their placement up to their 21st birthday irrespective of the type of care or whether they are in education, employment or training.
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