Looked After Children 2005-06

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Table 1.16: Academic attainment of children aged 16 or over who ceased to be looked after during 2005-06

Qualifications gained

Number of young people aged 16 or over ceasing to be looked after…

Percentage of young people aged 16 or over ceasing to be looked after…

At home

Away from home

Total

At home

Away from home

Total

No qualifications at SCQF Level 3 or higher

386

242

628

55

43

50

At least one subject at SCQF Level 3 or higher

319

320

639

45

57

50

Both English & Maths at SCQF Level 3 or higher

195

231

426

28

41

34

At least one subject at SCQF Level 6 or higher

17

45

62

2

8

5

Total number of care leavers beyond minimum school leaving age

705

562

1,267

100

100

100

East Renfrewshire, Scottish Borders, Midlothian and Highland did not provide information in time for inclusion. 2004-05 figures for these authorities have been incorporated into this table.

Glasgow's 'at home' figures include children living with relatives.

Page updated: Friday, December 08, 2006