• To improve the well being of children with an emphasis on those for whom the Local Authority has direct responsibility.
• To ensure that the work of the Local Authority increases the child’s life chances and well-being, helping them to become responsible, confident citizens.
• To act towards children in public care as any well-meaning natural parent would act towards their own children.
• To continue to take an interest in the children in public care’s achievements at school, and in other areas of their lives.

The team is responsible for maintaining joint working initiatives with Social Services, Schools and other agencies that have direct contact with Children Looked After. The team has strong links with the Social Services Department; the joined-up working between the departments helps the team carry out their functions effectively, Working with Social Services is a primary function of the Achievement team; as the corporate parents Social Services work closely with the team over issues such as school placements, or advice on homework support.

“Our work centres on raising the aspirations of Children Looked After. Our ultimate target as a team is to ensure that all children leaving care achieve in-line with their peers and that they are able to maximise their life chances through their academic achievements and experiences.”