Service Description: LACES is the Isle of Wight Children’s Services Looked after Children’s Education Service. LACES are a small team working to improve the educational attainment and participation of children and young people in public care. LACES provide support, advice, information and training to Social Workers, Designated Teachers and Parents/Carers. The team also provide targeted support to children and young people in care.
Also known as:- LACES
Answer: Education is important to all children and young people, including those in public care. Quite often education can be the one area of a looked after child’s life that is stable and consistent. Maintaining continuity at school supports the security of placements with foster carers. School is significant part of a child’s daily life and routine: somewhere to develop self confidence and esteem; to receive positive praise and encouragement; to learn to build relationships with both adults and peers; and to develop and learn to raise aspirations. - Related Link