Regional variations are blamed for the lack of support for vulnerable young people, according to a new report by Dame Rachel de Souza which examines the disparity between support offered in different locations for the first time.
The report looks at data from 125 local authorities and highlights that in one area 70% of children in social care were in child in need plans, while in others the level is as low as 3.6%.
Data for the remaining 26 local authorities was not filed, the report states.
The number of children with an education, health and care plan who are also on a child in need plan also varies from 26% to 0.8%, dependent on area, with the average being 7.2%. The report states that this is concerning as not all children with high levels of special educational needs are getting the support they require under section 17 of the Children Act.
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