NT&AS Mission Statement

NT&AS philosophy:

We believe all young people have the right to participate in high quality education that prepares them for successful adult life regardless of challenging life circumstances, including placement in public care, family difficulties or a range of special needs.

NT&AS is committed to:

• campaigning to challenge practices that discriminate, devalue and disadvantage young people

• actively promoting the entitlement of all young people to high quality and sustainable education based on the premise of educational inclusion

• listening and responding to young people in a meaningful way enabling them to express their views, and to provide advocacy where needed

• promoting understanding of the particular significance of education for young people in need within the policies, procedures and practices of public agencies and relevant professional services.

• recruiting and retaining high quality staff, training them to the highest possible standards to enable them to provide an excellent service in a variety of settings, working in partnership with other agencies and professionals. 

NT&AS provides:

• services to schools, carers, parents, independent agencies and local authorities including audit, casework and advice

• regularly reviewed intensive programmes of support, individually tailored to the needs of young people, their families and their schools

• structure for effective inter-disciplinary working

• cost effective solutions to the problem of educational and social exclusion

• training, publications, conference speakers. 
  

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