The statistics published by the Department of Children Schools and Families revealed that just 67 per cent of children aged 16 or under were in the same placement for at least two years. In 2004 the government set a target of 80 per cent by 2008.
The network’s chief executive Robert Tapsfield said: “It is disappointing that the government has not met this important target. In fact there has been hardly any improvement since 2004. It is critical to a child’s wellbeing and development that they have the stability at home and school that will enable them to succeed in later life.”
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