Children’s rights in practice: law, care and advocacy
Monday 17 May 2027
About the training day
A practical course exploring children’s rights and the legal framework underpinning care in residential children’s homes. Participants will consider the Children Acts, Children’s Homes Regulations and relevant statutory guidance, including expectations around children who go missing and the education of looked-after children.
The course explains the roles of key professionals and organisations, including social workers, independent reviewing officers, advocates, virtual school heads, Ofsted and the Children’s Commissioner. The focus is on applying this knowledge to everyday care, helping children understand and exercise their rights, and challenging decisions or gaps in support when their needs are not being met.
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Children’s rights in practice: law, care and advocacy
Monday 8 November 2027
About the training day
A practical course exploring children’s rights and the legal framework underpinning care in residential children’s homes. Participants will consider the Children Acts, Children’s Homes Regulations and relevant statutory guidance, including expectations around children who go missing and the education of looked-after children.
The course explains the roles of key professionals and organisations, including social workers, independent reviewing officers, advocates, virtual school heads, Ofsted and the Children’s Commissioner. The focus is on applying this knowledge to everyday care, helping children understand and exercise their rights, and challenging decisions or gaps in support when their needs are not being met.
Booking and payment
Select your places, enter attendee details and pay by card through Stripe.
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Questions? Contact our training team.