1. Introduction

Children will have many needs relating to their previous experiences, some of which can be traumatic, recent or long-standing.

They may be leaving home for the first time., or they may have had many different carers. They will miss their family, friends and previous surroundings, and often previous carers.

They will be in a new and unfamiliar place. They may not know anyone at all, or if they do it will probably be in another context.