HC Deb 25 November 2002 vol 395 c137W
Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many looked-after children obtain(a) no GCSEs, (b) one A-G GCSE, (c) five A-G GCSEs, (d) one A*-C GCSE and (e) five A*-C GCSEs in 2002; and what targets have been abandoned for the educational achievement for looked-after children in the last year. [81676]

Jacqui Smith

Data on the educational qualifications of children who ceased to be looked after in England during year ending 31 March 2002 are not yet available. The Department plans to publish these data on 28 November 2002.

The Government have not abandoned any of their public service agreement targets on the educational achievement of looked-after children.