The Children Act 1989 gives the right to looked after children to make representations and complaints to the Local
Authority regarding their care arrangements. 'Looked after children' means those who are in care by agreement of a
parent or under a court order.
The Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000
https://www.gov.uk/leaving-foster-or-local-authority-care
When developing their local offer, local authorities are required to consult with relevant persons, which means care
leavers and organisations or people that represent care leavers. Local authorities should consider how best to engage
and consult with as many of their care leavers as possible.
Children and Families Act 2014 (legislation.gov.uk)
In relation to children and young people who have SEND
The Children and Families Act 2014 (Part 3) ensures that high quality support is received by children with
special educational needs or disability (SEND) and their families. The Act improved upon the Children Act 1989 by
providing families with more control over the welfare of their own children
The UK has ratified the UN Convention, and as a council we are required by law to take seriously the wishes, views and feelings
of children and young people. Anyone working with children should see and speak to the child; listen to what they say; take
their views seriously; and work with them collaboratively when deciding how to support their needs. A child-centred
approach is supported by: The Children Act 1989 (as amended by Section 53 of the Children Act 2004).
All young people in Havering shall have their voices heard, have their views taken into account and the opportunity to co-
design service and co-produce their own positive outcomes. This document aims to outline the strategy for delivery and to
specifically articulate objectives that will support children who are care experienced, have experienced social care
intervention and those leaving care. It is imperative that this strategy links to the priorities outlined in the Havering Children
and Young People’s Pledge
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