Promoting the quality of life of looked after children and young people

This guidance aims to improve quality of life (that is, the physical health, and social, educational and emotional wellbeing) of looked-after children and young people. The focus is on ensuring that organisations, professionals and carers work together to deliver high quality care, stable placements and nurturing relationships for looked-after children and young people. The recommendations set out how agencies and services in a complex, multiagency environment can improve the quality of life for looked-after children and young people through more effective collaboration that places them at the heart of all decision making. The recommendations cover local strategy and commissioning, multi-agency working, care planning and placements, and timely access to appropriate health and mental health services.