Seven of the 12 English councils achieving a four-star rating for their children's services were London boroughs (see box).
James Kempton, London Councils' executive member for children and young people, said: "London's authorities want young people to enjoy their childhoods and work hard to provide them with the right environment to thrive," he said. "I'm pleased that their commitment has been recognised."
Heather Schroeder, director of children's services at four-star rated Camden Council, said: "We have had tremendous success over the past few years and this is down to the commitment and energy of staff, managers, councillors and our partners."
The local government watchdog's 2007 Comprehensive Performance Assessment showed little change in average star ratings for local authorities. But the three councils that received only one star for children's services in 2006 - Bristol, Sandwell and Stoke-on-Trent - all received two under the new ratings.
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