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<p>As part of the public consultation on reforms to unregulated provision for children
in care and care leavers, a task and finish group has been established. It is chaired
by Sir Alan Wood and has been asked to:</p><p>1. Support the development and drafting
of new national standards for semi-independent provision for children in care;</p><p>2.
Further develop our evidence regarding the use of these placements for U16s; and</p><p>3.
Advise on what should be taken account of when considering the implementation of the
results of the consultation.</p><p>Those asked to attend the group represent some
of those directly involved in the delivery of the proposed reforms – including providers,
commissioners and inspectors as well as those who advocate for young people. This
includes representatives from:</p><ul><li>Association of Directors of Children’s Services</li><li>Independent
Children’s Home Association</li><li>Association of Chief Police Officers</li><li>National
Youth Advocacy Service</li><li>Ofsted</li><li>Commissioning Alliance</li><li>Partners
in Practice Local Authorities</li><li>Local Government Association</li><li>Providers
of unregulated accommodation</li></ul><p> </p><p>Throughout the consultation we are
seeking the views of as many people as possible who are affected by the proposed reforms.
This group is one way of achieving that. We are continuing to work with children and
young people, local authorities, social workers and providers to seek their views
and discuss the proposals.</p><p>The consultation is open until 8 April 2020 and we
welcome responses from anyone who wishes to contribute. The task and finish group’s
work, including supporting development of new minimum standards, will be informed
by consultation responses and it will report after the consultation has closed.</p><p>
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