An estimated 41 per cent (2,600) of the 6,300 young people leaving care in England in 2001-02 had obtained one or more GCSEs or GNVQs on leaving care, up from 37 per cent in the previous year. (GCSE = General Certificate of Secondary Education: GNVQ = General National Vocational Qualification)

Source: Care Leavers: Year ending 31 March 2002, England, Statistical Bulletin 2002/27, Department of Health (020 7972 5581)

Links: Bulletin (pdf)

See also: Journal of Social Policy Volume 31/2, Digest 122, paragraph 5.3

Date: 2002-Nov

Researchers found significant variations in arrangements for young people in Scotland leaving care.

Source: J. Dixon and M. Stein, Still a Bairn: Throughcare and Aftercare Services in Scotland, Scottish Executive (web only)

Links: Report (pdf)

See also: Journal of Social Policy Volume 30/3, Digest 119 (paragraph 5.3)

Date: 2002-Jun

A think tank proposed that each young person leaving care should have access to a 3,000 trust fund.

Source: The Times, 17.6.02

Links: None available

See also: Journal of Social Policy Volume 30/3, Digest 119 (paragraph 5.3)

Date: 2002-Jun