Young People – Ensuring effective early intervention and improving the life chances of looked after children

Young People – Ensuring effective early intervention and improving the life chances of looked after children

Priority Number 6
Young People – Ensuring effective early intervention and improving the life chances of looked after children

Outcomes: 5

Indicators:

% of primary 1 children who attended pre-school education

Evidence
The Partnership has identified young people’s early years’ related issues as a priority. Some young people need early or additional support to enable them to attain and achieve. Moray has a good record in supporting children with additional support needs.
All children should be able to achieve their potential despite barriers which they may face by ensuring earliest possible intervention for those children in need.
Relevance to National Outcome 5
The most significant improvement which can be made in Moray is to ensure that any upport which is required is provided at the earliest opportunity within a child’s life.
Progress & Achievements in 2008-9
Moray has a good record of providing pre-school places for all children whose parents request one. We also have supporting mechanisms in place to ensure children of all ages receive appropriate support to enable them to achieve and attain.

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