Policy and Practice with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer (LGBTQ+) Care-Experienced Young People—A National Survey of Local Authorities in England

Author:

Cossar Jeanette1,Belderson Pippa1

Affiliation:

1. Centre for Research on Children and Families, University of East Anglia , Norwich, NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom

Abstract

Abstract There is scant research on the experiences and needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer/questioning young people growing up in care in the UK. This article reports on a national survey of local authorities (LAs) in England, which aimed to explore what data LAs collect relating to sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as exploring existing LA policies and practices in relation to LGBTQ+ young people growing up in out-of-home care. The survey asked about policy, recording, support and training. Respondents were senior managers in LAs with responsibility for looked after children. The survey response rate was 78 per cent (n = 118). The survey found a lack of specific policy relating to this population and little central recording of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data, although most LAs suggested information would be recorded in individual case records. LAs described a variety of ways in which they supported LGBTQ+ young people in practice at both individual and organisational levels but highlighted a lack of staff knowledge and confidence. Training provision was more likely to be provided for social workers than for foster carers or residential staff. Implications for practice are discussed.

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

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