The Statistical Neighbour Benchmark Model, commissioned by theDepartment for Education and Skills, judges the performance ofchildren's services against key indicators such as infant mortality andteenage pregnancy.
The analysis is then compared to local authorities similar in terms oftheir socio-economic makeup and population density.
Tom Benton, a senior statistician at the foundation, said theOfsted-endorsed model "will help local authorities to get an idea of howthey are performing".
- www.nfer.ac.uk.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
