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Are children of certain ethnic groups more likely to enter care with no previous social care involvement?

What are the primary reasons for deprivation of liberty applications (2022)?

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

There are differences in the type of legal orders made that depend on a child’s ethnicity

How common are cases which involve at least one parent with a learning disability?

How has the number of babies entering care under different orders changed over time in Wales?

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

Majority of children are placed in foster care in Wales

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

Majority of children are placed in foster care though the number of children placed in secure units, children’s homes and semi-independent living arrangements is increasing

How many public care applications are made each year in Wales?

Total number of public care applications received by Cafcass Cymru between 2014/15 and 2021/22 in Wales

Have orders made in public law proceedings changed over time?

Proportion of public law orders in England between 2010/11 and 2016/17

How many siblings do children involved in public and private law cases have?

Number of siblings in households in Wales

What is the household composition of children involved in public and private law cases?

Children involved in private or public law applications are more likely to live in a lone parent household

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