Proceeding contribution from Ann Coffey (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 11 December 2007. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Children's Plan.
Children's Plan
May I welcome my right hon. Friend's statement and his commitment to improving the quality of life of all children? I also welcome the introduction of the Children and Young Persons Bill to improve outcomes for looked-after children. Most homes for looked-after children provide very good standards of care, but I am concerned that some reach a barely adequate standard. That is evidenced by the number of children who run away. Does he agree that if we are to drive up standards in the small number of homes concerned, a strong message must be given to failing homes? It should be exactly same message that is given to failing schools: improve or face closure.
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- Children Assessments Curriculum Discipline Design Finance Information Languages Qualifications Parents Pre-school education Pupils Primary education Playgrounds Mental health services Schools Teachers Special educational needs Young offenders Youth services Literacy Numeracy
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