One in seven of all children in England have a social worker at some stage during their schooling and are behind educationally by at least 30% by the age of 16 compared to their peers, according to new Nuffield-funded research published today.
Education can change lives. Together with good quality foster care it can transform fostered children’s life chances by unlocking their potential. The Fostering Network has resources, training, publications, and advice lines to help foster carers make the most of educational services and opportunities available to them.