Conclusion 18

Children who arrive at a young age and grow up in the UK should be granted settled status by the age of 18 without needing to fulfil the requirements of the ‘Earned Settlement’ model, in recognition of the fact that Britain is their home. Children who arrive at a later stage—such as those in their mid- teens—should have clear, fair and accessible pathways to settlement that do not inhibit them from beginning their adult lives. Young adults should not be subject to the same economic requirements as their parents. The Home Office should also recognise the specific needs of disabled young people, who may reach independence later than their peers. (Recommendation, Paragraph 70)