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Answer: You should be worried when a child: • Is withdrawn or anxious • Looses confidence and self esteem • Seems to be unable to communicate • Is ignored or their parents say harsh and cruel things about them and appear not to like them • Is isolated and has no contact with friends or extended family