The Child's Voice

Every child deserves to be listened to and the VSH has a duty to promote a culture that takes into account the child's views in relation to their education. This is particularly important at PEP meetings and the child's views should be recorded in the PEP report.

The views of the child are particularly important when planning their future education or training and should be recorded in their PEP.

Carers, teachers, VSOs and social workers need to encourage every Looked After Child to have high aspirations for themselves, bearing in mind that some may find it difficult to imagine a future.