94% of looked-after children had their annual health check in the 12 months to 30 September 2004 (77 per cent in England)
8% of looked-after children convicted or subjected to a final warning/reprimand in the 12 months to 30 September 2004 (9.3 per cent in England)
16% of looked-after children with three or more placements in 2003/04 (13 per cent in England)
Mark Gurrey, head of children & families for Thurrock Council's children & family services, said: "Services have been steadily improving and we have worked hard to improve our
fostering service through increased support and improved recruitment."
Source: Commission for Social Care Inspection.
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