National statistics

Children looked after in England including adoption: 2022 to 2023

Information on looked after children at both national and local authority levels for the financial year 2022 to 2023.

Applies to England

https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/children-looked-after-in-england-including-adoptions/2023

This statistical release provides information about looked-after children in England for the year ending 31 March 2023.

The figures are based on data from the children looked after return (also known as SSDA903) collected from all local authorities.

Published 16 November 2023