EDUCATION Secretary Justine Greening was in North Yorkshire and praised a groundbreaking service for young people in care.
The minister talked to young people and staff at the No Wrong Door centre in Stepney Road, Scarborough, about the impact of the service on their lives; and she went to Scalby School and the Stephen Joseph Theatre that have played a key role in the County Council’s £750,000 Scarborough Pledge programme to widen horizons and raise aspirations for young people in the town.
No Wrong Door replaces traditional council-run care homes with hubs which combine residential care with fostering along with on-site support from clinical psychologists and others.
Justine Greening said: “I have been impressed by the passion and enthusiasm of the young people, teachers, social work professionals, and employers I have met ?during my visit and am excited to see what the future holds for the Scarborough Opportunity Area.?” Scarborough is one of six newly announced Education Opportunity Areas across England which together will receive £60 million to help local children and young people get the best start in life.
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