Here are the top facts about Previously Looked After Children (PLAC):
- Each school should have a designated teacher who supports PLAC
- Primary and secondary schools receive pupil premium for each child whose parents or guardians disclose they are PLAC
- The Virtual School only provides advice and guidance and does not do case work with PLAC
- The Virtual School does not hold funding for PLAC
- Before any case can be discussed with the Virtual School disclosing names of children parental consent is required
- Kinship care is associated with higher placement stability, they are less likely to move between placement compared to children in foster
- Kinship carers can claim financial benefits including Universal Credit (a means-tested benefit), Child Benefit, and Guardian's Allowance (for children whose parents have died). Specific benefits also exist for those caring for a child with a disability or long-term illness, and for those over State Pension age.
For further information and support and training about Kinship care please see link below.