Creating the conditions for all of our children and young people to successfully grow into adults who live in decent homes, with good income, with the education and skills to achieve their ambitions – this is an aspiration we have for all of the children in our places. It is what we want when we are corporate parents and grandparents and for our young people who face particular challenges and who need support.

Despite our best efforts, this goal seems out of reach for many councils. The families we support often tell us they fall between systems. And, when we are considering preparing transitions between children and adult services, we know this is not always straightforward. It can be a particularly challenging journey for parents of children with special educational needs, mental illness, autism or disability.