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Following the publication of ‘Care Matters: Time for Change’ in June 2007, there has been a requirement for all Local Authorities to develop and publish a Pledge to their Looked after Children and Care Leavers. The Pledge sets out the services and support children should expect to receive.

Since the implementation of our Pledge in 2008 Bath & North East Somerset’s Pledge to Children in Care has continued to be updated to reflect current regulations, guidance and best practice. The pledge is co-produced with children and young people in care and care experienced young adults.

The new Council following local elections is invited to affirm its commitment to the Pledge.

Councillor Paul May moved this item, making reference to a slightly revised Pledge document which had been circulated to all Councillors (and is attached to these minutes).  The amended wording is the second bullet point of the ‘Your Care plan’ section and set out below;

ü  “Your Care Plan will consider your age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disabled or non-disabled status, religion or beliefs, ethnicity and cultural needs”

In seconding the item, Councillor Dine Romero drew Members’ attention to section 5.7 of the report, stating that it should refer to all Councillors, and not just Cabinet Members.

It was then unanimously

RESOLVED to approve the Bath and North East Somerset Council Pledge to Children and Young People in Care and Care Leavers.