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What are the primary reasons for deprivation of liberty applications?

Primary reasons for deprivation of liberty orders issued between 4 July and 31 August 2022 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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

Are deprivation levels greater in kinship households as compared to parental households?

Is there a difference in the age distribution of children in kinship care compared to parental care?

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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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