Sutton's Care Leavers Local Offer

Sutton's Care Leavers Local Offer

A Message from the London Borough of Sutton – Local Offer for Care Leavers

Welcome to Sutton’s Local Offer for Care Leavers.

We encourage you to take a few moments to read this important information, which outlines the support and services available to you as you transition into adulthood and independence.

This Local Offer is our promise to you. It sets out what you can expect from us—your Corporate Parent—as we help guide you towards a positive and successful future. All local authorities are required to publish a Local Offer under the Children and Social Work Act 2017. At Sutton, we take this responsibility seriously. Like any good parent, we are committed to acting in your best interest and making sure your needs are met wherever possible.

What You Can Expect from Us

Our dedicated staff are here to support you. They will make sure that everyone involved in your life is doing what they should to help you grow, succeed, and reach your full potential. This means regular visits and face-to-face meetings with you, your carers, and others who are important in your life. We understand that living away from your family isn’t easy, which is why it’s so important that the care and support we provide help you feel valued, listened to, cared for, and loved.

You’ll work with us to develop your Pathway Plan—a plan that’s made with you, not for you. This plan outlines who is responsible for supporting you in every part of your life, including:

• Care and emotional wellbeing

• Education and training

• Employment opportunities

• Health and wellbeing

• Positive community engagement

Turning 18 and Beyond

Turning 18 marks the beginning of legal adulthood—but we know that everyone’s journey is different, and support needs vary. We won’t stop supporting you when you turn 18. We’ll continue to work with you until you’re 25, at 21, if you are not in education you may choose not to have an allocated PA, but can still access support from the team.

Your Pathway Plan will guide the level of support and frequency of visits you receive. It will ensure you remain safe, supported, and connected to your community. If you need ongoing support beyond 25, you’ll know in advance how your needs will be met and who will provide that support, such as Adult Social Care.

Your support will always be personalised—tailored to your wishes, feelings, and assessed needs.

A Local Offer Created With You

This Local Offer is important—and it’s been shaped with input from young people and young adults just like you. We’ve worked together to ensure the offer reflects what matters most. You’ll also find information about the agencies we work with, including Housing, Education, Health, and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

This Local Offer helps you to understand:

• What support is available

• Which services provide that support

• How to access those services

Need Help or Have Questions?

If you have any questions or want to get involved, you can:

• Attend the Senior Leaders’ Catch-up every third Wednesday of the month at The Quad, 3:00–4:00 p.m.

• Speak to the Participation Officer

• Contact your Personal Advisor (PA)

• Talk to your IRO (Independent Reviewing Officer) or Advocate

We are committed to walking this journey with you. You can count on us to be here—every step of the way.

Wishing you all the best,

Councillor Marian James Lead Member for Children London Borough of Sutton

Jonathan Williams Director of Children's Services London Borough of Sutton