Redcar & Cleveland Vision for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children

Key demographics in Redcar & Cleveland There are 27,318 children and young people in the borough. This equates to 20.2% of the population 3% of children and young people are from a minority ethnic background compared to 21% in the country overall. 781 pupils have an EHCP or statement. This equates to 3.5% of all pupils compared to 2.8% nationally. 25.4% of children live in low income families compared to 18.6% nationally Redcar & Cleveland is ranked the 49th most deprived areas out of 326 local authority areas 22% of neighbourhoods are in the 10% most deprived in the country

This is Redcar & Cleveland Background The 1989 CA mandates that support for UASC is the responsibility of local authority social care As at June 2015 the numbers of UASC who applied for asylum was 3,043 National Transfer Scheme 2016 the Home Office launched voluntary arrangements between local authorities for the resettlement of UASC to be distributed evenly North East Migration Partnership Strategic directions Provide data, policy and research information Guidance and support on migration issues Elected Members Strong appetite to support the resettlement Regular member briefing updates Active involvement and knowledge through training events 23/02/2019 This is Redcar & Cleveland

Dublin III Regulations Dubs Amendment Spontaneous Arrivals UASC Arriving in the UK Dublin III Regulations Dubs Amendment Spontaneous Arrivals

Left Eritrea aged 15 years Arrived in Foster Care 12 months later Sami Left Eritrea aged 15 years Arrived in Foster Care 12 months later Education Training Current Employment Where We Are Now 23/02/2019 This is Redcar & Cleveland

Jamie Left Eritrea aged 15 years Arrived in Foster Care 11 months later Placement Difficulties Moved into Independent Accommodation Where We Are Now 23/02/2019 This is Redcar & Cleveland

This is Redcar & Cleveland Challenges Solutions Need to have a range of placement options from foster care to independence Placement Living A range of services to address the trauma. Fast track LAC CAMHS; review of emotional behavioural framework Health ESOL classes; involvement of virtual head; fast track and promotion of social activities Education Building strong links with community leaders and interpreter services Culture and Language 23/02/2019 This is Redcar & Cleveland

This is Redcar & Cleveland Next Steps Investment in a bespoke UASC Social Work Post Ensure staff are trained in good practice for resettlement of UASC and age assessments Exploring resettlement of UASC under the DUBS amendment Strengthen community connections for UASC 23/02/2019 This is Redcar & Cleveland

This is Redcar & Cleveland Group work session 23/02/2019 This is Redcar & Cleveland