- 53% of looked-after children achieved at least one GCSE at grade A* to G at 30 September 2007 (63.7 per cent in England)

- 87% of looked-after children had their teeth checked by a dentist at 30 September 2007 (85.8 per cent in England)

- 76% of looked-after children had an annual health assessment at 30 September 2007 (84.4 per cent in England)

In November 2007, Ofsted said: "The council has developed strong early intervention services."

Source: Ofsted and the Department for Children, Schools and Families.