About the Local Offer

The Local Offer has been put together with the help of local cared for children and care experienced young people. It includes all the things that you are entitled to as well as contact details of other agencies or groups that can offer you additional advice, support and information.

As your Corporate Parents we have a duty of care for you, and as any good parent, we want to equip you with the skills you need to develop as you progress towards adulthood and independence.

The Children and Social Work Act 2017

By law, we must provide cared experienced young people (care leavers) with:

• services under the Children Act 1989
• support and assistance in preparing for adulthood and independent living

These services include:

• accommodation
• health and wellbeing
• relationships
• education, training and employment
• participation in society