An Exploratory Study into the Use of Personal Education Plans for Looked After Children

Jennifer Donnachie

An Exploratory Study into the Use of Personal Education Plans for Looked After Children

Jennifer Donnachie

Research output: Other contribution

Abstract

This qualitative study examined how Personal Education Plans (PEPs) support the educational outcomes and achievement of looked-after young people. The research aimed to identify both the strengths of Personal Education Plans and areas for improvement in their implementation.

A semi-structured interview methodology was used with four participants aged between 12 and 15 years, all of whom were living in foster care placements.

Analysis of the data indicated that the young people interviewed believed that living in local authority care had a positive impact on their educational achievement. However, participants demonstrated limited awareness of their Personal Education Plans. The findings suggest that young people in care should be supported through individually tailored approaches, with clearly identified support networks so that young people understand who they can turn to for assistance.

Findings of this research were presented to the North Tyneside Children's Services Fieldwork Manager in September 2024.

Original language	English
Type	Honours Dissertation
Media of output	Print text honours dissertation
Number of pages	99
Publication status	Published - May 2004
Externally published	Yes

Bibliographical note

Dissertation, BA (Honours) in Social Welfare and Social Work Studies - University of Northumbria

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Looked after children
Out of home care
Foster and kinship care
Personal education plan
Child protection
Educational outcomes
Social work practice
Children in care

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An Exploratory Study into the Use of Personal Education Plans for Looked After Children

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Bibliographical note

UN SDGs

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