| London Councils have published a study examining the factors influencing the reduction of looked after children in London. Department for Education figures indicate that numbers of looked after children in London have been decreasing since 2007, in contrast to a steadily rising trend across the rest of England. Findings include a consideration of local authority management’s successful strategies for handling numbers of looked after children. For example, having clear alternatives to care at the point of entry and exit; and involving senior management in care entry and exit decision making. |
| Source: London Councils 12 February 2013 |
| Further information: Looked after children in London: an analysis of changes in the numbers of looked after children in London (PDF version) |
