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Social Care: Social care stats - Gateshead

- 11% of looked-after children who have had three or more placements in 2005/06 (12 per cent in England)

- 82% of looked-after children had at least one GCSE at grade A* to G at 30 September 2006 (63 per cent in England)

- 81% of looked-after children had an annual dental check at 30 September 2006 (85 per cent in England)

- 92% of looked-after children had an annual health assessment check at 30 September 2006 (83 per cent in England)

In November Ofsted said: "The contribution of the council to improving outcomes for children and young people in this area is outstanding."

Source: Department for Children, Schools and Families and Ofsted.


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