Transparency data
Children in need: a focus on re-referrals
Statistics on re-referrals to children’s social care services in England by child characteristics and journeys through the social care system.
Applies to England
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This ad hoc release contains statistics on re-referrals to children’s social care services in England. It includes information on the:
- demographic characteristics of children who are referred
- factors identified during their assessment
It contains data sourced from the children in need census. It provides additional breakdowns and analysis not included in this publication.
Children in need are a legally defined group of children under the Children Act 1989, assessed as needing help and protection as a result of risks to their development or health.
Updates to this page
Published 26 February 2026