Is the care system to blame for the poor educational outcomes of children looked after? Evidence from a systematic review and national database analysis
It is recognised internationally that children in out-of-home care (‘children in care’ or ‘children looked after’) generally have lower educational attainments than other pupils. This article provides two forms of evidence that challenge the view that care status in itself can explain this ‘attainme...
Main Authors: | Luke, N, O'Higgins, A |
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Format: | Journal article |
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Cambridge University Press
2018
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