Council: Bradford
Performance: The percentage of looked-after children reaching Level 4 in maths at Key Stage 2
2005 England average 38% Bradford 39%
2006 England average 41% Bradford 41%
2007 England average 43% Bradford 43%
2008 England average 44% Bradford 49%
Education Bradford, which runs schools in Bradford, has significantly improved the percentage of children in care achieving Level 4 in maths at Key Stage 2. In 2006 and 2007, the percentage was the same as the England-wide average, but in 2008 it increased to five per cent above this level.
Ewen Godfrey, Education Bradford's education matters team manager, says targeted funds have played a major role in the turnaround. An extra educational needs allocation of £1,000 per looked-after child "gives schools the flexibility to use it to best meet the child's needs", he said.
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