Privacy notice – Looked-After Children
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What we do
The Looked-After Children (LAC) service provides case management for looked-after children whose care plan stipulates that they will not be returning to the care of their original family.
What information we collect
We may collect:
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name and contact details
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social Care ID
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NHS number
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family details
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lifestyle and social circumstances
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financial details
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housing needs
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case file information
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personal appearance and behaviour.
What 'special types' of personal data do we need from you?
We may also collect your:
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physical or mental health details
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racial or ethnic origin
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religious or other beliefs of a similar nature
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social care support outcomes
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criminal proceedings, outcomes and sentences
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offences (including alleged offences)
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immigration
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medical history.
Agencies we might share the information with
We may share your data with:
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police, youth offending team and secure units
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commissioned partners (voluntary and statutory)
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health agencies
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education providers
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other local authorities including international social services
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supported lodging carers
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fostering agencies, residential homes and semi-independent accommodation providers
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ministers of parliament (via complaints).
Why we process the information
The main reasons for which we use personal data are:
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safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
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assessment and intervention to inform provision of services
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administration of financial arrangements
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service delivery and improvements
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Ofsted inspection
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prevention/detection of crime
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planning to improve outcomes for children.