The publication 'Supporting Looked After Learners – a Practical Guide for School Governors, 2006' is designed to help school governing bodies ensure that school policies and practices are fully inclusive of the needs of children in care.
Since 1 September 2009 the governing bodies of all state funded schools have been required under the Children and Young Persons Act 2008, to ensure the appointment of a Designated Teacher to promote the educational achievement of looked after children who are on the school roll.
As a minimum governors must consider an annual report from the designated teacher.
Both they, and the school leadership team consider the report and act on any issues it raises so as to support the designated teacher and maximise the impact of the role.