Children's care and justice – possible changes to the law: consultation - easy read

Residential Child Care and Cross-border Placements

Some children are placed in residential care in Scotland from other parts of the UK. There have been concerns about this. Children can be far away from their homes, families and friends.

We want fewer children to be placed from other parts of the UK in Scotland. This should only happen in exceptions when it is in the best interests of the child.

We want to make sure there is more protection for children who are placed in care in Scotland from elsewhere in the UK.

One way of doing this would be to set standards for residential care. These would be for all children in residential care in Scotland, including those placed from elsewhere in the UK.

Now all children in Scotland living in secure care or residential care have access to an advocate. They help them have their views heard. This is not always the case for children placed from elsewhere in the UK. We think advocates have an important role and that all children should have access.

17. Should there be standards for residential care for children and young people in Scotland?

Yes / No

Can you think of any standards that should be included?

18. Do you agree that all children and young people from elsewhere in the UK living in Scotland should be offered an advocate?

Yes / No