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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. |
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Childcare and Early Education in Suffolk has
information for parents and childcare professionals alike. |
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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. |
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The Children's Fund Programme is developing
services for children aged 5-13 at risk of social exclusion. |
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Find out about services and short break opportunities for
disabled children and young people. |
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Education has information about schools and promoting learning
throughout the community. |
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Good Practice in Children Services is an anthology of policies,
guidance and procedures for children's social care. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Services for young people who offend, or are at risk of
offending, are provided by the
Youth Offending Service. |
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The
Family Group Conferencing service offers support to allow
families to find their own solutions to problems. |
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Managing allegations about a member of staff,
and more about the Local Authority Designated
Officer |