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

Is there regional variation in the number of deprivation of liberty (DoL) applications made?

Rate of applications per 100,000 children by region between July 2022 and June 2023

What is the gender distribution of children subject to deprivation of liberty (DoL) applications?

Applications made between January and December 2024

How old are children subject to deprivation of liberty (DoL) applications?

Applications made between January and December 2024

How does the number of applications for deprivation of liberty (DoL) orders compare to applications for secure accommodation orders?

Applications made between January and December 2024

How long are children subject to deprivation of liberty (DoL) orders?

Length of orders for cases started between July 2023 and June 2024

How many children are subject to deprivation of liberty (DoL) applications in England and Wales?

Are children who commit a serious violent offence known to children’s services before committing the offence?

Timing of social care intervention for all pupils matched to KS4 academic year 2012/13 – 2017/18 in England

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

What is the age distribution of children involved in public law applications in England and Wales?

What is the age distribution of children involved in private law applications in England and Wales?

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