How we are improving ... Outcomes for care leavers in Haringey

11 January 2010 1 min read Janaki Mahadevan Social Care

In 2005, only 47.8 per cent of 19-year-olds leaving care in Haringey were in education, employment or training, but the council is now seven per cent above the national average.

Council: Haringey

Performance: The percentage of former care leavers aged 19 who were in education, employment or training, years ending 31 March

2005 England 58.4% Haringey 47.8%

2006 England 62.8% Haringey 68.2%

2007 England 62.7% Haringey 68.4%

2008 England 64.9% Haringey 67.6%

2009 England 63% Haringey 70.8%

In 2005, 47.8 per cent of 19-year-olds leaving care in Haringey were in education, employment or training. This was below the national average of 58.4 per cent.

But efforts to improve have not only led to a rise in these figures but a rise that puts the council seven per cent above the national average, with 70.8 per cent of its care leavers now securing training, education or employment beyond school.

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