a I a A The health and wellbeing information set out here relates to the local authority in which your school is located. Although this information does not tell you about children and young people in your school, it does tell you about those in your local area and can help you identify your local priorities. Comparing figures for your local authority with the England figure will give you feel for whether this is an issue that needs to become priority. The information presented here is just some of what is available to you. You will want to consider this area-wide data alongside data you have for your school. For ease of reference, indicators are organised the domains of the Public Health Outcomes Framework number of indicators used in the School-Age Children local area profile are taken from the Tellus 4 survey. The survey represents the views of a sample of children and young people in school years 6, 8 and 10. Poverty The Child Poverty Act 2010 places a statutory duty on local authorities to carry out a child poverty needs assessment in their area and to develop a local child poverty strategy, thereby establishing a framework for local partners to cooperate to tackle child poverty. The proportion of children living in poverty is calculated by HM Revenue & Customs as the proportion of children living in families who receive out of work benefits or tax credits their reported income is less than 60 per cent median income. The table below shows the proportion of children living in poverty in Cornwall and how this compares regionally and nationally. Cornwall South West England 16.5% N/A% N/A%
The health and wellbeing information set out here relates to the local authority in which your school is located. Although this information does not tell you about children and young people in your school, it does tell you about those in your local area and can help you identify your local priorities. Comparing figures for your local authority with the England figure will give you a feel for whether this is an issue that needs to become a priority. The information presented here is just some of what is available to you. You will want to consider this area-wide data alongside data you have for your school. For ease of reference, indicators are organised the domains of the Public Health Outcomes Framework A number of indicators used in the School-Age Children local area profile are taken from the Tellus 4 survey. The survey represents the views of a sample of children and young people in school years 6, 8 and 10. Poverty The Child Poverty Act 2010 places a statutory duty on local authorities to carry out a child poverty needs assessment in their area and to develop a local child poverty strategy, thereby establishing a framework for local partners to cooperate to tackle child poverty. The proportion of children living in poverty is calculated by HM Revenue & Customs as the proportion of children living in families who receive out of work benefits or tax credits their reported income is less than 60 per cent median income. The table below shows the proportion of children living in poverty in Cornwall and how this compares regionally and nationally. Cornwall South West England 16.5% N/A% N/A% I
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