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'Children in care failed by system'

MHK says there's a lack of support

Government's been accused of not doing enough to ensure children in care get a fair education.

North Douglas MHK David Ashford pressed both the education and health and social care ministers on what they were doing to tackle the issue.

Around a dozen children who are looked after by the state are currently thought to be regularly play truant.

Mr Ashford says it represents a failing of the system:

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