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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 2023/24

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?

    

How long do private law cases last in England?

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

Do people in private law proceedings have legal representation in England and Wales?

What proportion of private law cases have evidence of child participation in England?

Evidence of child participation within 3 years of case start date for cases starting 2019/20

Do people in private law proceedings return to court?

Proportion of applicants returning to the private family court in England and Wales

Do children in social care in England meet the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (combined) at Key Stage 2?

Percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (combined) at Key Stage 2

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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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