2007 children and young people's report at a glance
Some of the main findings in the 2007 annual performance assessment of services for children and young people:
* "A significant challenge facing the council is that a relatively high number of schools, especially primary schools, are a cause for concern. This council has demonstrated through its actions that it has an adequate capacity to improve."
* "The prevention of smoking in pregnancy lacks a consistent approach. There is dedicated worker in the south, but not the north of the county. The new primary care trust is working toward a countywide strategy."
* "The overall decrease in the number of conceptions among 15 to 17-year-olds between 1998 and 2005, is 8.7 per cent. This is considerably lower than the reduction in other comparable councils and the national average..There continues to be high rates in Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering and Northampton. The council has initiated a programmes to target groups at risk of early parenthood."
* "The contribution of services to improving outcomes for children and young people in this aspect is good."
* "Over the last three years, the county has had a significantly lower percentage of children and young people being looked after than comparable councils or the national average."
* "The rate of referral of children to social care services has increased steadily over recent years but remains lower than statistical neighbours."
* "Some recommendations from serious case reviews (concerning child protection) dating back to 2003 and 2004 have not been fully acted upon as they were poorly written and therefore difficult to put into practice. The council has agreed to look into these issues."
* "The council needs to ensure child protection conferences are held within 15 days of inquiries."
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