Planning to support the education rights of children in care

Led by Dr Patricia Nicholl

Join Dr. Patricia Nicholl as she outlines the findings of her recent doctoral and first Northern Ireland research study on the effectiveness of Personal Education Plans for supporting the education outcomes of children in care.

The event will host an opportunity to disseminate and discuss the research findings; explore with a panel of interested experts any updates in practice; and chart a way forward for the future implementation of statutory Personal Education Plans.

The PEP provides a crucial mechanism through which the education of children in care is supported and promoted. They were introduced to address the overwhelming international evidence that the educational outcomes of children in care are poor in comparison with their peers.

The event is of interest to policy makers, professionals and carers working with children in care in support of their education.

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