THE LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2008: SECOND CONSULTATION

thumbnail of LookedafterchildrenresponseUNISONScotland believes that many of the requirements in the consultation are consistent with good practice. There will be resource implications in respect of the additional duties contained in the regulations. To implement these regulations fully, there will need to be increases in social work staff to recruit and support foster placements, to assess and support increased numbers of kinship carers and to maintain quality services to children who are looked after and those preparing to move on to independence. Guidance and training will also be needed….

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