A/HRC/33/53 (j) Ensure that the support centres serving as first points of contact for unaccompanied migrant children have special and secure accommodation solely for that particular group of children; (k) Establish programmes, in centres, that give priority to the social integration of migrant children, including language and integration courses, learning support, educational programmes and preparing for independent living; (l) Provide information to migrant children that is adapted to their age and cultural conditions, using simple and clear language and the support of an interpreter, if necessary; (m) Process quickly and efficiently any application for asylum by an unaccompanied child and ensure that, in the meantime, applicants are housed in shelters that meet international standards; (n) Continue to care for unaccompanied migrant children in the country of destination, to support their transition to adulthood in that country; (o) Take into account the different categories of unaccompanied migrant children, their characteristics and their situations, in the design of policies and programmes aimed at the realization of their human rights. Doing so should not, however, lead to abandoning a holistic approach to children’s rights. IX. Best practices 99. In order to face the increase in unaccompanied migrant children in Italy, a new system was implemented in 2015 with the aim of setting up first-aid reception centres dedicated to migrant children.63 The first health-care actions taken in respect of children in Italy are regular steps aimed at the identification of any physical or psychosocial problems, at the very early stages, in order to ensure adequate health and educational support during the rest of the reception procedure. Customized psychosocial support is needed because of the psychological and physical stress caused by the journey and the painful personal experiences of migrant children. 100. In some countries, social workers, guardians, educators or legal representatives are assigned to an unaccompanied migrant child before the asylum procedure begins.64 Those persons accompany the child from the beginning of the application (first interview) throughout the entire asylum-seeking process until a final decision is issued and applied.65 Asylum-seeking children have by law access to legal information from the beginning. 101. In many countries, operators of asylum centres are responsible for providing schooling and other services aimed at maintaining and developing the skills of children. Some national education laws have safeguards to ensure equal access to education for all migrants at all levels. For instance, Germany is a desirable destination for migrant children because of the support they receive and the special treatment granted by youth welfare 63 64 65 Information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy. In some countries, temporary and permanent residence permits are granted to children only if the application has been made by a legal representative. In the United States, legal representation is provided to children in certain cases only. The United States is not a party to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Nevertheless, children have the right to be represented in legal proceedings by counsel and there are various programmes available to assist them. 19