Secure training centres, STCs, were the brainchild of the Conservative home secretary Michael Howard - a cheaper and more professional alternative to
secure local authority children's homes.
Not exact matches
«We will publish data on how every
local authority is performing to ensure they are working quickly enough to provide the safe and
secure family environment every
child deserves.»
Where a
local education
authority proposes to name the Academy in a statement of SEND made in accordance with section 324 of the Education Act 1996, the Academy will consent to being named, except where admitting the
child would be incompatible with the provision of efficient education for other
children; and where no reasonable steps may be made to
secure compatibility.
Where a
local education
authority proposes to name the Academy in an education and health care plan made in accordance with section 324 of the Education Act 1996, the Academy will consent to being named, except where admitting the
child would be incompatible with the provision of efficient education for other
children; and where no reasonable steps may be made to
secure compatibility.
The circumstances of these
children were such that English
local authorities at times had to seek
secure accommodation for the young people at very short notice.
We work with government,
local authorities and the voluntary sector to support the implementation of the reforms and
secure good outcomes for
children and young poeple.
The Charity is a leading member of the Kinship Care Alliance which works with other charities,
local authorities and academics to prevent
children from being unnecessarily raised outside the family; enhance outcomes for
children who can not live with their parents and who are living with relatives and
secure improved recognition and support for family and friends carers.
However, if they are on remand, they will be placed in Youth Detention Accommodation (
secure training centre,
secure children's home or youth offender institution) or in
local authority accommodation (for example with a foster carer).
Parents of eligible
children who would like to take up the offer of a free place should be encouraged to contact their
local authority's Family Information Service for information about eligibility and the process for
securing a place.