Statutory guidance for schools:
Looked-after children

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• The role and responsibilities of the designated teacher for looked after children (External link)

  This is guidance on the requirement under the Children and Young Persons Act 2008 (the 2008 Act) for the governing bodies of all maintained schools to appoint a designated teacher to promote the educational achievement of looked after children on the school roll. (Last updated in November 2009, 37 pages.)