Council Sunderland
Performance Percentage of looked-after children with three or more placements during the year
Placement stability for looked-after children in Sunderland has improved significantly in the past five years, with latest statistics showing just 7.9 per cent had three or more placements during the year compared to 13.8 per cent in 2006.
Nick Murphy, manager of services for looked-after children at the council, says robust senior leadership in corporate parenting, commitment from elected members and better support for foster carers have all helped to improve the statistics.
The council receives strong support from a dedicated psychologist for looked-after children and provides a virtual school to help children enjoy a stable school life. "The virtual school means really good support networks for children whose educational placement is shaky," Murphy says. "And it gives carers respite during the day."
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