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<p>The Home Office takes its responsibility for the welfare of children very seriously
and immigration officials receive specific training on responding to children’s needs.
As soon as possible after claiming asylum, identity details of unaccompanied children
are registered and a welfare interview conducted to identify any safeguarding concerns.
All unaccompanied asylum seeking children are referred to the local authority children’s
services so that accommodation and welfare needs can be assessed and appropriate provision
made. A referral is also made to the Refugee Council Children’s Panel which is an
independent voluntary organisation funded by the Home Office to provide advice and
guidance to unaccompanied children on the asylum process.</p><p> </p>
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