A report to the forthcoming Education, Children and Young People Executive on 7 November highlights how Falkirk Council is continuing to support families fleeing from war-torn Ukraine.

More than 50 families are being supported including 52 children in ‘Welcome Hub’ accommodation funded via the Home Office and Scottish Government until December 2024.

To date, Falkirk Council has received 97 young people with their carers with currently 90 in local schools and nurseries.

National Transfer Scheme

The report also highlights the National Transfer Scheme (NTS) that sees Falkirk Council offering care and a new home to 12 young people.

NTS is Home Office mandated protocol, where children seeking asylum, who have arrived by small boats and accommodated in emergency accommodation, are transferred to the care of another local authority who assume full responsibility for them as looked after children.

The report outlines that two additional social work assistant posts have been recruited to offer support to the children and young people.

Sara Lacey, Head of Social Work for Children’s Services explained: “The report focusses on the positive work Falkirk Council is taking forward to support children and young people who have experienced very difficult circumstances.

We hope members will recognise the work to date and our ongoing support in helping to bring stability to the individuals and families.”

The full report can be viewed here.