The announcement that the Care Matters green paper is soon to become a white paper is seen by the Government as vital to improving looked-after children's lives.
But consultation responses to the green paper show split views on the Government's proposals. Many respondents want the Government to only push forward the policies that would make a real difference to children in care.
Children who were consulted saw the idea of a pledge by councils for children in care as a major point and it opened up the debate over what the contents should be.
In its response A National Voice said: "We feel the pledge could benefit young people and the professionals working with them so long as accountability for delivering on these pledges rests with the director of children's services and elected members."
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