Issue details

Care Leavers and Protected Characteristics

There is growing momentum nationally across Local Authorities to make care leavers a protected characteristic to seek to redress inequalities faced by care experienced young people. Cabinet will be asked to approve Care Leaver status as a protected characteristic.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/09/2023

Decision due: 31 Oct 2023 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children, Families & Education

Lead director: Director of Children's Services

Department: People and Neighbourhoods

Contact: Tim Bowman, Director of Education Work and Skills Email: tim.bowman@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 07977 661073.

Consultation process

As required.

Forward Plan Reference: CF&E3

Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: As required.

Relevant Scrutiny Committee for the purpose of call-in: Children & Families Scrutiny Committee

Decisions

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Documents

  • Care Leavers and Protected Characteristics