Independent Advocacy Service for Children and Young People

Tender description

<p>The council is procuring a Children and Young People’s Advocacy Service, that is independent of the council and available to children looked after, care leavers, children in need, children subject to a child protection plan and privately fostered children. The aim of this service is to meet this responsibility for children and young people from Cumbria, in accordance with the National Standards and the requirements within the service specification. Advocacy is meant to empower children to express their views and engage in decisions made about their lives, challenging the system and drive policy and practice change, while maintaining good relationships with services and professionals.</p> <p>Please refer to the service specification for more details.</p> <p>Please register on The Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk) to access all tender documents. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Keywords: advocacy service for cyp