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Social workers and IROs have to do everything possible to make sure that any changes in your care placements have as little effect on your education as possible.
If you have to move, the local authority has to write in your PEP what extra support they are providing to help you stay in the same school.
If you are in are Year 10 or 11, it’s even more important that your education is not disrupted because you will be studying for GCSEs or other qualifications. The local authority has to prove that they have looked at every way possible to keep you in the same school and they have to write this in your PEP.
If you do have to move school at this stage only a senior person chosen by the Director of Children’s Services can make this decision. They have to be sure your new school or college will help you to do well in your education and they have to ask you what your wishes and feelings are about this decision and take these into account. They also have to discuss this with your IRO and with someone at your school, usually the designated teacher.
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