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<p>We have no plans to assess the potential merits of alternatives to automatic benefit
sanctions for care leavers.</p><p>Conditionality and sanctions apply to care leavers
in the same way as other claimants who are also expected to move towards and enter
employment. There are additional checks in place for care leavers to determine if
a referral for a sanction decision is appropriate. Work Coaches can also contact the
care leaver single point of contact (SPOC) for any additional information when considering
a sanction referral for a care leaver.</p><p>It is only when a care leaver has been
found not to have met an agreed and reasonable requirement, without good reason, that
we would consider applying a sanction. A decision maker will fully take into account
the claimants’ circumstances, when determining if a sanction is warranted.</p><p>If
a care leaver disagrees with a decision, they can ask for the decision to be reconsidered
and subsequently can appeal against the decision to an independent tribunal.</p>
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