However it is rarely acted upon by the courts due to it currently not being
recognised by any government authority in the UK.
Not exact matches
Russell Hobby says: «It's getting more expensive to run schools and the
government needs to
recognise this, including meeting the shortfalls in funding for sixth forms, early years and for services previously provided
by local
authorities.
Government guidance to local
authorities on family and friends care states that housing
authorities and registered social landlords should have policies that
recognise the importance of the role performed
by family and friends carers, and that whenever possible family and friends carers living in social housing should be given appropriate priority to move to more suitable accommodation if this will prevent the need for a child to become looked after.
Ensuring that local
authorities recognise and meet the needs of children in family and friends care in their area
by providing practical and financial support, the
Government should:
Local
authorities should
recognise and meet the needs of children in kinship care
by providing practical, emotional and financial support and
Government needs to ensure there is funding to achieve this.