Children who are looked after away from home
The looked after children (LAC) team is made up of professionals from different agencies that are committed to the needs of children who are looked after by the local authority.
The team consists of a team manager, consultant clinical psychologist, social workers including a senior practitioner, teachers including an advisory teacher, a designated nurse and a child and adolescent mental health nurse plus administrative support.
Research has shown that the needs of looked after children and young people are less likely to be met than those of children in the general population. Having professionals working together to address children's needs is beneficial to them. A collective approach ensures that all efforts are made to enhance the child's wellbeing and improve life chances.
Guidance on personal education plans for children in public care (335kb 16 page pdf).
Personal education plan for children (311kb 11 page pdf).
Policy on education of children and young people in care (118kb 18 page pdf).
Concerns regarding a child or young person
If you have any concerns regarding a child or young person you can contact our social care department or you can complete this online form now. If your concerns are urgent or an emergency you can call the Emergency Duty Team on 0161 253 6606.
Should you wish to have more information about the team, we can be contacted on the following telephone numbers:
Office telephone numbers:
- 0161 253 6060,
- 0161 253 6067.
Write to us at:
Looked after children team,
Beech Grove,
176 Chesham Road,
Bury,
BL9 6EP.
E-mail us: Childrens.services@bury.gov.uk.
Fax us on: 0161 253 5682.
Further information can be found within the following external sites:-
The who cares trust - a national charity working to improve social care for young people separated from families living in residential or foster care.
Children's services network - launched in 2006 and developed from The Education Network (TEN), originally launched by the LGIU in 1997 to support local education authorities in raising education standards.
Adoption and fostering home page.
