09 April 2015
Latest Children’s Social Work Statistics released
The publication contains 2013-14 statistics on looked after children, child protection and secure care and close support accommodation.
- Reduction in the total number of looked after children (for a second year). Total number at 31 July 2014 was 15,580.
- Nearly 40% of ‘care leavers’ (including those formerly looked after at home) received no aftercare support in 2013-14.
- Number of children looked after ‘at home’ decreased again, from 4,762 to 4,144.