20% of looked-after children are in care because their family is in acute stress (seven per cent in England)
35% of looked-after children have special educational needs (27 per cent in England)
67% of looked-after children get at least one GCSE or GNVQ (53 per cent in England)
All children and families in Bexley, south east London, can access the council's children and families services, but the type of advice and help they receive is strictly linked to their level of need. A higher proportion than average of children are in care because of family problems, and fewer than average are there as a result of abuse or neglect.
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