1.5f. How do local services identify and meet the support, welfare and wellbeing needs of care leavers who are living in supported accommodation or are at risk of homelessness? What evidence is there about how consistently their needs, including unmet mental health needs, are recognised, assessed and responded to across different local contexts?
Background
Post-16 provision is pivotal in supporting young people to progress into meaningful education, employment or training. It also provides critical upskilling and re-skilling opportunities to adults to support them into better employment. Recent qualification reforms, including changes to funding and the introduction of new pathways such as V Levels and foundation apprenticeships, are reshaping the options available.
These developments raise important questions about accessibility and equity, particularly for learners at risk of becoming NEET and those with additional needs. Ofsted is interested in understanding how these changes influence participation, progression and outcomes. We also want to understand what effective practice to prevent learners from becoming NEET looks like across diverse learner groups.
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