Looked-after children policies
Find examples of policies on the education of looked-after children (LAC) and previously LAC from primary, secondary and special schools.
Primary school examples
Community school in Wandsworth
Riversdale Primary School's looked-after children (LAC) policy covers:
- Circumstances in which a child may become looked after
- Social and emotional issues that LAC may face
- The role and responsibilities in relation to LAC of:
- The designated teacher for LAC
- All staff
- Governors
- Sharing information about LAC
- Staff training
- Personal education plans
Access the policy from this webpage (scroll down to 'Additional policies' to find 'Looked-After Children Policy').
Academy in Gloucestershire
A LAC policy from Charlton Kings Junior School sets out:
- A definition of LAC
- The school's aims and intentions regarding LAC
- The role and responsibilities of the designated teacher for LAC
- The role and responsibilities of the governing body in relation to LAC
Nominate a designated teacher for LAC who will act as their advocate and co-ordinate support for them Nominate a school governor to ensure that the needs of LAC in the school are taken into account at a