Question from Community Care issue dated 14 December – 3 January

Children’s advocacy

* How can local authorities apply the lessons learned from individual casework advocacy to wider strategic developments in children’s services?

* Compare the benefits and challenges of independent (externally commissioned) advocacy services with advocacy services provided directly by local authorities for children in their care.

* Should children in public care have access to an independent advocate as of right?

GUIDE TIME FOR DISCUSSION: 20 minutes per question