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Initial findings on the second phase of research to understand whether a new survey to measure the current extent and nature of child abuse in the UK is viable.
Annual statistics for England on serious incidents that involve death or serious harm to a child due to abuse or neglect, and any death of a looked-after child.
Statistics on approved placements by type, sex, age, ethnicity and length of stay.
This publication presents information on the number of children on the child protection register at the end of each quarter.
A range of outcome measures at national and local authority level for children in need, including children looked after by local authorities.
An independent assessment of progress on the Department for Education (DfE)’s strategy.
Ofsted’s thematic review of regional adoption agencies (RAA)
Findings from stage 1 of the children’s homes workforce census.
A rapid review of evidence that provides insight into what constitutes a positive experience and a good life for children in supported accommodation.
Annual statistics on children and family social workers including agency children and family social workers in England.
This annual publication presents information on those who left care during the previous financial year, as well as the circumstances of those who have left care at the time of their nineteenth birthday.
A report on what ‘complex needs’ means to local authority and children’s home staff and how they support children with these needs.
Social care data to accompany the Ofsted Annual Report 2022/23.
Information on looked after children at both national and local authority levels for the reporting year 2022 to 2023.
This report examines the multi-agency response to children and families who need help, using information from 5 inspections of local authority areas.
Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children's social services for the year ending 31 March 2023.
Children’s social care statistics for Northern Ireland presents figures, collected from each of the five health and social care trusts, for children in need at 31 March and year ending 31 March.
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