Achievement against the odds

Jo Stephenson
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Looked-after children's educational performance trails far behind their peers. Jo Stephenson asks what role social workers can play to narrow the attainment gap.

Rachel Keaney (left) works in Ealing's Horizons Centre, where care leavers receive support in achieving their educational goals. Image: Emilie Sandy
Rachel Keaney (left) works in Ealing's Horizons Centre, where care leavers receive support in achieving their educational goals. Image: Emilie Sandy

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