Children in the care of local authorities are one of the most vulnerable groups in society. The majority of children who remain in care are there because they have suffered abuse or neglect.
The Prime Minister has made it very clear that improving the lives of children in care is a national priority. More children need to find much more quickly - stable, loving and permanent homes through adoption where this is in their best interests. If this is to happen the adoption system needs to work much more effectively and efficiently.
There is far too much variation in local authority performance. Children in Care and Adoption Performance Tables show, against 15 key indicators, how each local authority is performing. The data we have used is already available. We want the tables to help generate debate, discussion and, above, all action. We’ll be updating the tables as more up to date data becomes available. And we will be talking to local authorities and other partners about how the tables can be developed and extended.
In this section you will also find information about the Government's strategy for protecting and providing for children in care. This includes details of its plans for foster care, care planning, the promotion of education and health, and children leaving care.
