Mark Riddell was appointed as national implementation adviser for care leavers last month, his role being to work closely with local authorities as they work toward meeting the duties introduced under the Children & Social Work Act 2017. As then children's minister Edward Timpson outlined during its passage through parliament, the 2017 act represents "an important step forward for vulnerable children. It defines what good corporate parenting looks like, and secures the involvement of the whole council in looking out for children in care or leaving care. It requires every local area to set out exactly what support they are offering to care leavers, making it easier for young people to access support. It extends the help of a personal adviser to all care leavers up to the age of 25".
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