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Are children in need or on a protection plan in England more likely to be eligible for free school meals?

Has the number of private law orders in England and Wales changed over time?

    

Has the number of private law applications in England and Wales changed over time?

Has the number of public law applications in England and Wales changed over time?

What applications and orders are made in private law in England and Wales?

Comparison of private law application type with order type (most common order types) in 2023

Has the number of public law orders in England and Wales changed over time?

The emotional and behavioural health of children in care in England

SDQ scores for children in care aged 5 to 16 years

What type of placements are used for children in care in England?

Do children involved in social care in England get additional support at school?

Special educational needs (SEN) for pupils at 31 March 2020/21

How were hearings held during the COVID-19 pandemic in England and Wales?

How long do private law cases last in England?

What are the outcomes of family drug and alcohol courts (FDAC) in England?

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What do we know about children in the family justice system?

Our regularly updated infographic highlights what we know, and what we don’t know, about children’s journeys through the family justice system based on national administrative data.

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