What features of education policies are effective in facilitating successful outcomes for Australian Department of Education students in out-of-home care

education, out-of-home care (OOHC)
2024

This Children & Society journal article highlights findings from a study that analysed current out-of-home care educational policies from Australian Departments of Education across states and territories. It found significant differences across regions, with only Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria having dedicated policies for students with care experience. The study offers recommendations for improvement, for the Departments of Education, schools and teaching staff to better support the educational experiences of children in out-of-home care.

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