The London Pledge for Children and Young People in Care

Date: 23 October 2008

The London Pledge aims to ensure that children and young people in care across London have equal access to the same range of key services and support wherever they live, go to school or access employment or training opportunities in London. The London Pledge is a commitment from all Children’s Trusts and their partners to all our children and young people in and leaving our care and to care leavers. This pledge has been developed in partnership with Young People, Lead Members for Children’s Services and Partners from the Community and Voluntary Sector. 

Underlying Principles

We will support you to be healthy

We will ensure you can stay safe

We will support you to enjoy and achieve

We will empower you to make a positive contribution 

We will equip you to achieve economic wellbeing

Children and young people will also be able to call the children’s contact line number of the Children’s Rights Director for information and support - Free Phone: 0800 528 0731