Convictions or youth cautions for children in care in England & Wales
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How many care leavers are engaged in higher education, training or employment in England?
Activity of care leavers aged 19-21
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Are mortality rates higher for children in care?
Mortality rate of children in care compared to children not in care in the same census
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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
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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 percentage of children are re-referred to social care services in England each year?
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How many children receive care and support in Wales each year?
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What is the age distribution of children in need in England?
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How many children are on the child protection register in Wales?
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How often are children on a protection plan subject to a second or subsequent protection plan in England?
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What are the most common primary needs identified at assessment following referral to children’s services in England and Wales?
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Are there differences in the primary need identified at assessment following referral to children’s services based on a child’s age?
Frequency of top six primary needs at assessment in England 2023/24
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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.