Care leavers face ‘acute challenges’ in transition to adulthood, analysis shows
The research shows a strong link between economic inactivity and higher levels of special educational needs during key stage 4, including attending special school.
Care leavers in England are over ten times more likely than their peers to not be working or studying in their 21st year.
The study (opens new window) was funded by the Nuffield Foundation and based at the Rees Centre at the University of Oxford.