Sarah Gentles, education manager at charity Shaftesbury Young People,told CYP Now that councils rarely place children in education within 20days, despite having a statutory duty to do so. She also warned thatcouncils often find it easier to place looked-after children withalternative education providers than in mainstream schools.
Nick Benton, spokesman for the Association of London Directors ofChildren's Services, admitted councils have had problems providingsuitable education for looked-after children but he claimed: "London ismoving ahead in this area."
He added that the London pledge for children and young people in care,to which Mayor Boris Johnson signed up earlier this month, will improvethe situation.
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