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Welcome

Suffolk's vision for children and young people is to promote an environment and deliver services in which all children and young people can flourish, as the basis for a fulfilling life. 

Privacy Notice - Data Protection Act 1998

Suffolk County Council holds personal data about our children in care or those children to whom we provide services. Please see link below to the Privacy Notice for Children in Need or children looked after by the Local Authority.

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From this page you can follow links to find out more about Suffolk's services for children, young people and families:

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The Adoption and Fostering section has a wealth of information for customers, parents, and professionals.

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A small group of children are looked after in children's homes.  Follow this link to find out more Children's Accommodation Service and how we support them.

Childcare and Early Education in Suffolk has information for parents and childcare professionals alike.

Lowestoftstudents Suffolk Youth Support Service works with young people aged 11-19 and up to 25 for those with additional needs. It provides specialist information, advice, support and help for young people who are dealing with upsetting circumstances, or who want to make positive changes in their lives. Specific group work support and outdoor and residential education opportunities are also available.
childrensfund75100 The Children's Fund Programme is developing services for children aged 5-13 at risk of social exclusion. ActivitiesUunlimitedlogo75x100px Find out about services and short break opportunities for disabled children and young people.
Education75100 Education has information about schools and promoting learning throughout the community. GoodPracticeGuide75100 Good Practice in Children Services is an anthology of policies, guidance and procedures for children's social care.
Teenagers Most young people who are looked after beyond their sixteenth birthday will receive support as care leavers. Leaving Care will tell you more about this. Parentpartnership75100 Parent partnership provide support for parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs

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The Suffolk Safeguarding Children Board is responsible for promoting the welfare and safeguarding children. YOT Services for young people who offend, or are at risk of offending, are provided by the Youth Offending Service.
FamilyGroup75100 The Family Group Conferencing service offers support to allow families to find their own solutions to problems. Managing allegations about a member of staff, and more about the Local Authority Designated Officer