Leicestershire Cares’ latest care experienced podcast, Fostering a New Approach, explores the issues that have lead the government to conduct a consultation into unregulated accommodation for children in care and care leavers. #TogetherWeCare
This week Casey and Diana talk about independent and semi-independent accommodation, which includes hostels, foyer, flats, shared housing and supported living. At the moment these provisions are unregulated so there is no national standard for them and they are not open to inspections from Ofsted.
Main talking points:
Research
Views of care experienced people sought by the government: Article39.org
https://article39.org.uk/category/unregulated-accommodation/
'Lonely' and 'unsafe': Young people's experiences of unregulated supported accommodation: Children and Young People Now
Unregulated provision – public consultation will be “fundamentally flawed” without meaningful consultation with children and young people: Article39.org
Life
If you have a questions for Casey and Diana to discuss on their podcast, tweet them at @LeicsCares#CEYPPODCAST or email jacob@leicestershirecares.co.uk
For more information about our Voices project contact jacob@leicestershirecares.co.uk
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