Care Leavers privacy notice

The Onwards & Upwards Care Leavers Service supports young people in care and those who have left care from the age of 16 to 25. Young people can access this support whether they live in Barnet, other London boroughs or outside of London.

The team provides varied support to looked after children including a telephone advice service.

Personal information collected

Name
Address and contact details
Date of Birth
Equalities information
NHS Number
Employment
Information from the local authority from where you live and previously lived
Other agencies Involved
Education Information
Health Information
Financial Information
Criminal/Prosecution Information
Housing Information
Family/Relationship Information including support network
Immigration status

Who we share information with

Police
Council social care teams for children and adults
UK Border Agency
Department for Education
Health Agencies (like the NHS or GPs)
Probation/Prison Services
Council Education Service
Housing Providers (like Barnet Homes)
Third sector/Voluntary Agencies/Third Party Providers
Other Local Authorities
Department for Education
Ofsted
Judicial Agencies eg Courts
Other internal services and / or providers within London Borough of Barnet

Legislation that applies

Children (Leaving Care) Act 2004
The Children Act 1989
Children and Young Persons Act 2008
Immigration Act 2016
Social Work Act 2016

How long we keep your information

75 years for leaving care files.