1. Redcar & Cleveland Vision for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children

2. 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

3. 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
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4. Dublin III Regulations Dubs Amendment Spontaneous Arrivals
UASC Arriving in the UK
Dublin III Regulations
Dubs Amendment
Spontaneous Arrivals

5. 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
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6. Jamie Left Eritrea aged 15 years
Arrived in Foster Care 11 months later
Placement Difficulties
Moved into Independent Accommodation
Where We Are Now
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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
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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
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Group work session
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