How to increase educational outcomes for children with a social worker.

This session focuses on the factors surrounding educational outcomes for children with a social worker. We will explore strategies which can increase engagement in education and support narrowing the attainment gap.
It is well reported that poor educational outcomes for children in care and those with a social worker can have a negative impact on their lives. Whether it’s social inclusion and mobility, access to work-based opportunities or a successful transition into adulthood – educational achievement has a huge role to play in a young person’s life.
This course will explore the key educational obstacles experienced by children with a social worker. By using a social harms perspective, we will explore the relationship between educational outcomes, crime, emotional well-being and employment. Most importantly we will help you support young people to overcome these challenges and increase their engagement and attainment in education.