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How common are deprivation of liberty applications in England?

Do people in public law proceedings return to court?

Proportion of mothers and fathers reappearing in care proceedings in England

How do children in care perform academically in England?

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

How do children in care perform academically in England?

How do children in care perform academically in Wales?

Percentage of students reaching expected standards at key stages in 2019

Convicted or youth cautions for children in care in England & Wales

How many care leavers are engaged in higher education, training or employment in England?

Activity of care leavers aged 19-21

Are mortality rates higher for children in care?

Mortality rate of children in care compared to children not in care in the same census

How common is substance use among children in care in England and Wales?

Proportion of children in care identified as having a substance misuse problem

Are children with disabilities overrepresented in public and private law?

Percentage of children with disabilities in 2022/23 in private and public law as compared to the general population

How many children are referred to children’s social care services in England each year?

How likely is it that mothers involved in proceedings have received care for mental health or substance use?

Proportion of mothers with at least one mental health or substance use related GP contact or hospital admission

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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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