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White and Mixed ethnicity children are more likely to leave proceedings on legal permanence orders (adoption and special guardianship orders)

What is the ethnicity of children in care proceedings in public law proceedings across England?

Ethnicity of children in care proceedings (%), by region

What is the ethnicity of children in public and private law proceedings?

Ethnic group of children in public and private law proceedings, England and Wales

Over half of school-aged children in care have special educational needs

 

 

How commonly do cases regarding babies involve at least one parent with a learning disability?

Percentage of care proceedings involving a baby aged under 1 year old between March and April 2023 in England

Does the use of Section 20 voluntary arrangements vary by region in England?

Are there differences in the type of legal orders made according to a child’s ethnicity?

Percentage of orders made between 2016/17 and 2021/22 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?

Are children on the child protection register or in care in Wales more likely to be eligible for free school meals?

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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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