Profile of children and young people in Greenwich December 2010 www.greenwich.gov.uk Profile of Children and Young People in Greenwich Introduction........................................................................................................................... 3 Section 1: Profile of Greenwich and its Children and Young People ................................. 5 Introduction............................................................................................................................................................. 5 1.1 Child Population............................................................................................................................................... 8 1.2 Ethnicity of Population.................................................................................................................................... 9 1.3 Population Projections..................................................................................................................................12 1.4 Religion and Belief..........................................................................................................................................13 1.5 School Population ..........................................................................................................................................14 1.6 Vulnerable Groups.........................................................................................................................................27 Section 2: Be Healthy.......................................................................................................... 31 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................31 2.1 Infant Mortality...............................................................................................................................................36 2.2 Low Birthweight.............................................................................................................................................36 2.3 Life Expectancy...............................................................................................................................................37 2.4 Immunisation...................................................................................................................................................37 2.5 Breastfeeding...................................................................................................................................................38 2.6 Asthma .............................................................................................................................................................39 2.7 Dental Health..................................................................................................................................................40 2.8 Healthy Lifestyles ...........................................................................................................................................40 2.9 Smoking............................................................................................................................................................44 2.10 Substance Misuse .........................................................................................................................................44 2.11 Teenage Conceptions.................................................................................................................................47 2.12 Chlamydia......................................................................................................................................................50 2.13 Mental Health ...............................................................................................................................................51 Section 3: Stay Safe............................................................................................................. 53 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................53 3.1 Child Protection.............................................................................................................................................58 3.2 Looked After Children .................................................................................................................................59 3.3 Domestic Violence ........................................................................................................................................63 3.4 Children in Need ...........................................................................................................................................64 3.5 Accidents .........................................................................................................................................................70 3.6 Bullying and Discrimination .........................................................................................................................71 3.7 Victims of Crime............................................................................................................................................72 1 Section 4: Enjoy and Achieve.............................................................................................. 75 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................75 4.1 Early Years and Childcare............................................................................................................................81 4.2 Schools .............................................................................................................................................................88 4.3 Educational Achievement.............................................................................................................................91 Foundation Stage Profile...............................................................................................................................91 Key Stage 1......................................................................................................................................................94 Key Stage 2....................................................................................................................................................100 Key Stage 3....................................................................................................................................................106 Key Stage 4/GCSE........................................................................................................................................109 Key Stage 5/Post 16.....................................................................................................................................113 4.4 Attainment of Looked After Children ....................................................................................................114 4.5 Attendance ....................................................................................................................................................115 4.6 Exclusions ......................................................................................................................................................119 Section 5: Make a Positive Contribution.......................................................................... 127 Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................127 5.1 Integrated Youth Support Services - Education, Employment and Training Team.......................130 5.2 Integrated Youth Support Services - Youth Service............................................................................132 5.3 Young Offenders..........................................................................................................................................134 5.4 Libraries..........................................................................................................................................................138 Section 6: Economic Well-Being...................................................................................... 141 Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................141 6.1 Child Poverty and Benefits ........................................................................................................................143 6.2 Deprivation....................................................................................................................................................146 6.3 Deprivation in Schools................................................................................................................................147 6.4 Attainment and Deprivation......................................................................................................................149 6.5 Young People Not in Education, Employment or Training ................................................................151 6.6 Housing ..........................................................................................................................................................157