Young people in care say teaching staff don't properly understand the difficulties they face, a new report on the education of looked-after children reveals. The report, from Who Cares?
Scotland, says this is the key improvement needed to better the education of looked-after children.
The charity, which was commissioned by the Scottish Executive, looked at responses from 170 young people aged seven to 18.
They were cared for across residential units, residential schools, secure units and foster placements, while nine were care leavers and one was in supported lodgings. More than a quarter had been in care for five or more years.
The young people also said they should participate more in decisions about their education. "They need to let you make your own decisions and stop treating you as if you're daft," said one 16-year-old male. The report also reveals that boys in care do not aspire to go to university after they leave school.
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