Minutes:
The Service Manager for Children and Young People spoke of the good progress made by a looked after young person who had recently moved back into the county. The Panel heard that the young person, who requires a different approach, had settled well and was engaging in education and growing in confidence in their new environment. She spoke of how pleased she was to see the young person thriving and she also paid tribute to the staff who had gone to great lengths to work as a team to understand and respond to the needs of the young person.
Another proud moment was reported by the Strategic Manager for Looked After and Permanence who referred to a group of asylum seeking young people who had formed a football team. The team comprises of young people of various nationalities and despite their language barriers, they were communicating with each other through their shared passion for football. The Strategic Manager observed how heart-warming it was to see the young people enjoying themselves and she described how the group had encouraged other looked after young people and care leavers to develop football teams, in the hope that this will lead to the establishment of a football league in the future. An agreement was made to circulate the UASC flyer for drop-in and football sessions.
Rachel Harris, Service Improvement Manager, was delighted to inform the Panel that Caitlyn had gained a place at University to study social work and the Panel agreed Caitlyn will be a great asset to the profession. The Strategic Manager for Looked After and Permanence added that Luke is also destined for a great future as he is studying for a business degree at University. The Panel congratulated Caitlyn and Luke for their hard work and wished them continued success.