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Recommendation 25

25 Accepted Paragraph: 65

Research by Ofsted has identified that of a sample of 2,600 children living in children’s...

Conclusion
Research by Ofsted has identified that of a sample of 2,600 children living in children’s homes, 9% of children in residential care are receiving ‘education’ in unregulated settings, and a further 6% are not in education, employment or training. The true picture may be even worse. We’ve heard concerns that even the Department does not know how many looked-after children not in school, and that its current processes for tracking the education of looked-after children are insufficient.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government will publish breakdowns of data relating to looked-after children not in school in the 2023 releases.
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Paragraph Reference: 65
Government Response Accepted
HM Government · verbatim extract Accepted
Data is of critical importance to having a clear picture and understanding of the experiences and outcomes of looked-after children. We will publish the recommended breakdowns in the 2023 releases.
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