Accommodated children in long-term residential placements

Consultation on draft regulations and statutory guidance which strengthens local authorities' duties under The Children and Young Persons Act (CYPA) 2008 to ensure the welfare of children is safeguarded and promoted when they are placed in health, education and other establishments for consecutive periods of three months or more.  It requires representatives of local authorities to visit the children and provide services to help them maintain contact with their families.

Read the RCN's response to the 'Consultation on Draft Regulations, and Associated Statutory Guidance regarding accommodated children in long-term residential placements visiting and support arrangements' (PDF 68.1KB) [see how to access PDF files].