There’s no statutory requirement to have a looked-after children policy
However, having one might help you clarify and demonstrate what you’re doing to fulfil your responsibilities towards looked-after children (LAC) and previously LAC.
Read more about those responsibilities in our articles about:
- Personal education plans (PEPs) for looked-after children
- Designated teachers for LAC model job description and policy
- Reporting to governors on LAC and previously LAC
Primary school examples
Academy in Bromley
Biggin Hill Primary School’s LAC and previously LAC policy outlines:
- The school’s aims for support LAC and previously LAC
- A breakdown of the responsibilities of all staff
- A summary of the school’s approach to admissions, inclusion, pupil premium, attendance and exclusions for LAC and previously LAC
Download the policy from the school policies list (search for ‘Looked After Children (LAC) and Previously Looked After Children policy’).
Academy in Gloucestershire
A definition of LAC and previously
