You can have an advocate if you are:

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• aged between 5 and 18

• from Stoke-on-Trent and are a looked after child, have a child protection plan or have a child in need plan

• aged 5 - 25, from Stoke-on-Trent and have a special educational need or disability or are a care leaver.

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Anybody can make a referral for a child or young person to have an advocate, as long as they have their consent.