National and sector trend data 2014 to 2018
Updated 21 September 2020
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Topic | Sub-topic | Data | 2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | Not set | 2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | Not set | 2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Children and Young People | Information about CYP | Number of children/young people in placements (at 31 March) | 50,600 | 51,315 | 51,805 | 51,805 | 52,005 | 53,040 | Not set | 34,045 | 34,230 | 34,120 | 34,395 | 34,410 | 35,145 | Not set | 16,560 | 17,080 | 17,690 | 17,410 | 17,595 | 17,890 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Information about CYP | Number of disabled children/young people (at 31 March)^ | .. | .. | .. | 4,855 | 4,560 | 4,610 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | 2,960 | 2,775 | 2,830 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | 1,890 | 1,785 | 1,780 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Ethnicity | White (at 31 March) | 39,370 | 40,000 | 39,940 | 39,870 | 39,365 | 40,475 | Not set | 27,280 | 27,570 | 26,990 | 27,080 | 26,765 | 27,590 | Not set | 12,090 | 12,430 | 12,950 | 12,790 | 12,600 | 12,885 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Ethnicity - children | Mixed (at 31 March) | 4,460 | 4,345 | 4,395 | 4,520 | 4,710 | 5,015 | Not set | 3,015 | 3,030 | 2,985 | 3,140 | 3,155 | 3,335 | Not set | 1,445 | 1,320 | 1,410 | 1,380 | 1,555 | 1,680 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Ethnicity - children | Asian/Asian British (at 31 March) | 1,930 | 1,985 | 2,100 | 2,320 | 2,500 | 2,455 | Not set | 1,060 | 1,020 | 1,090 | 1,180 | 1,250 | 1,175 | Not set | 870 | 960 | 1,010 | 1,135 | 1,250 | 1,275 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Ethnicity - children | Black/Black British (at 31 March) | 3,300 | 3,500 | 3,720 | 3,650 | 3,520 | 3,490 | Not set | 1,825 | 1,925 | 2,045 | 2,055 | 1,955 | 1,935 | Not set | 1,475 | 1,570 | 1,675 | 1,595 | 1,570 | 1,555 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Ethnicity - children | Other ethnic groups (at 31 March) | 820 | 855 | 985 | 1,120 | 1,195 | 1,240 | Not set | 530 | 560 | 625 | 700 | 710 | 800 | Not set | 285 | 300 | 360 | 415 | 485 | 440 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Ethnicity - children | Not known (at 31 March) | 835 | 805 | 605 | 330 | 715 | 370 | Not set | 565 | 310 | 320 | 235 | 580 | 310 | Not set | 270 | 500 | 285 | 95 | 135 | 60 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Child sexual exploitation | Number of CYP considered to be at risk of CSE | .. | .. | 2,690 | .. | 3,180 | 3,090 | Not set | .. | .. | 1,560 | .. | 1,830 | 1,970 | Not set | .. | .. | 1,125 | .. | 1,350 | 1,120 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Child sexual exploitation | Number of CYP considered to be subject to CSE | .. | .. | 865 | .. | 985 | 835 | Not set | .. | .. | 545 | .. | 610 | 565 | Not set | .. | .. | 320 | .. | 370 | 270 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Going missing | Number of children/young people who went ‘missing’ while living with foster carers | 3,325 | 4,245 | 5,055 | .. | 6,925 | 6,835 | Not set | 1,540 | 1,970 | 2,295 | .. | 3,995 | 4,000 | Not set | 1,785 | 2,275 | 2,760 | .. | 2,930 | 2,835 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Going missing | Number of instances children/young people went ‘missing’ while living with foster carers | 9,765 | 13,300 | 17,175 | .. | 30,380 | 30,615 | Not set | 4,300 | 5,500 | 7,710 | .. | 19,405 | 20,275 | Not set | 5,460 | 7,805 | 9,465 | .. | 10,980 | 10,340 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Total time missing | Less than 24 hours | 1,730 | 2,300 | 2,515 | .. | 3,115 | 3,125 | Not set | 690 | 960 | 940 | .. | 1,680 | 1,740 | Not set | 1,040 | 1,340 | 1,570 | .. | 1,435 | 1,390 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Total time missing | One to six days | 1,145 | 1,375 | 1,845 | .. | 2,345 | 2,285 | Not set | 570 | 700 | 965 | .. | 1,415 | 1,360 | Not set | 575 | 675 | 880 | .. | 930 | 920 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Total time missing | One week to 28 days | 355 | 420 | 545 | .. | 930 | 955 | Not set | 205 | 220 | 285 | .. | 595 | 635 | Not set | 150 | 205 | 260 | .. | 335 | 320 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Total time missing | Longer than 28 days | 110 | 150 | 155 | .. | 535 | 470 | Not set | 75 | 90 | 105 | .. | 300 | 265 | Not set | 35 | 60 | 50 | .. | 235 | 205 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Primary reasons for going missing | Bullying | .. | 45 | 35 | .. | 40 | 35 | Not set | .. | 35 | 25 | .. | 30 | 25 | Not set | .. | 10 | 10 | .. | 10 | 10 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Not set | Involvement in offending behaviour | .. | 585 | 495 | .. | 145 | 120 | Not set | .. | 250 | 210 | .. | 70 | 70 | Not set | .. | 340 | 285 | .. | 75 | 50 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Reasons for going missing | Substance misuse | .. | 430 | 495 | .. | 125 | 140 | Not set | .. | 210 | 240 | .. | 70 | 100 | Not set | .. | 220 | 255 | .. | 50 | 40 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Reasons for going missing | Contact with family or friends | .. | 6,595 | 8,480 | .. | 3,615 | 3,595 | Not set | .. | 2,555 | 3,375 | .. | 1,885 | 1,745 | Not set | .. | 4,040 | 5,105 | .. | 1,730 | 1,845 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Reasons for going missing | Alleged abuse within the foster home | .. | 15 | 70 | .. | 15 | 20 | Not set | .. | 15 | 55 | .. | 10 | 10 | Not set | .. | 0 | 15 | .. | 5 | 10 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Reasons for going missing | Because they are an asylum seeker | .. | 105 | 215 | .. | 135 | 100 | Not set | .. | 20 | 100 | .. | 80 | 50 | Not set | .. | 85 | 110 | .. | 60 | 50 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Reasons for going missing | Suspected sexual exploitation | .. | 530 | 1,250 | .. | 340 | 265 | Not set | .. | 195 | 575 | .. | 200 | 150 | Not set | .. | 330 | 675 | .. | 145 | 115 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Reasons for going missing | Any other known reason | .. | 1,395 | 1,805 | .. | 1,365 | 1,365 | Not set | .. | 505 | 870 | .. | 875 | 965 | Not set | .. | 890 | 935 | .. | 490 | 400 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Reasons for going missing | Reason unknown | .. | 3,190 | 4,240 | .. | 1,140 | 1,200 | Not set | .. | 1,320 | 2,200 | .. | 775 | 880 | Not set | .. | 1,870 | 2,040 | .. | 370 | 320 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Return home interviews | Number of return home interviews conducted | .. | .. | .. | .. | 11,540 | 12,800 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 8,545 | 10,090 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 2,995 | 2,710 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Return home interviews | Number of missing children/young people with no return home interview | .. | .. | .. | .. | 3,130 | 2,965 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 1,380 | 1,270 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 1,750 | 1,695 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Unplanned endings | Number of children experiencing unplanned endings at foster carers' request | .. | .. | .. | .. | 3,890 | 6,240 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 2,385 | 3,570 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 1,505 | 2,670 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Unplanned endings | Number of children experiencing unplanned endings for other reasons | .. | .. | .. | .. | 3,595 | Not set | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 2,100 | Not set | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 1,490 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Unplanned endings | Number of children experiencing placement moves within 24 hours of unplanned ending notification | .. | .. | .. | .. | 1,595 | 1,565 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 910 | 845 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 685 | 720 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Children who left agency * | Transferred to LA fostering placement | .. | .. | .. | .. | 2,770 | 2,930 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 120 | 75 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 2,650 | 2,855 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Children who left agency * | Transferred to IFA fostering placement | .. | .. | .. | .. | 2,890 | 3,350 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 1,870 | 2,320 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 1,020 | 1,030 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Children who left agency * | Transferred to other type of looked after placement (e.g. children's home, adoption) | .. | .. | .. | .. | 6,905 | 6,895 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 5,185 | 5,315 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 1,720 | 1,585 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Children who left agency * | No longer looked after | .. | .. | .. | .. | 12,410 | 10,935 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 9,200 | 7,855 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 3,210 | 3,080 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Children who left agency * | Staying put | .. | .. | .. | .. | 1,570 | 1,695 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 955 | 1,065 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 610 | 635 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Children who left agency * | Not staying put | .. | .. | .. | .. | 1,865 | 1,735 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 870 | 770 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 995 | 965 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Children who left agency * | Reason unknown | .. | .. | .. | .. | 1,865 | 1,810 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 660 | 745 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 1,205 | 1,065 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Placements | Staying Put | Number of young people in foster care who became 18 | 3,160 | 3,335 | 3,435 | 4,025 | 3,430 | 3,435 | Not set | 2,130 | 2,345 | 2,240 | 2,840 | 1,825 | 1,835 | Not set | 1,030 | 995 | 1,200 | 1,185 | 1,605 | 1,600 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Staying Put | Number of young people in foster care who became 18 and remained living with their former foster carer | 1,685 | 1,750 | 1,790 | 2,190 | 1,570 | 1,695 | Not set | 1,165 | 1,215 | 1,255 | 1,595 | 955 | 1,065 | Not set | 520 | 535 | 535 | 595 | 610 | 635 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Brothers and Sisters ? | Groups assessed | 4,105 | 4,815 | 5,045 | 5,390 | 4,905 | 4,965 | Not set | 4,105 | 4,815 | 5,045 | 5,390 | 4,905 | 4,965 | 0 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Brothers and Sisters ? | Siblings assessed | 10,145 | 11,785 | 12,250 | 13,610 | 12,465 | 12,950 | Not set | 10,145 | 11,785 | 12,250 | 13,610 | 12,465 | 12,950 | 0 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Brothers and Sisters ? | Groups placed to plan | 3,655 | 4,280 | 4,625 | 4,935 | 4,250 | 4,275 | Not set | 3,655 | 4,280 | 4,625 | 4,935 | 4,250 | 4,275 | 0 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Brothers and Sisters ? | Siblings placed to plan | 8,770 | 10,265 | 10,960 | 12,130 | 10,290 | 10,800 | Not set | 8,770 | 10,265 | 10,960 | 12,130 | 10,290 | 10,800 | 0 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Brothers and Sisters ? | Groups NOT placed to plan | 450 | 535 | 420 | 455 | 655 | 690 | Not set | 450 | 535 | 420 | 455 | 655 | 690 | 0 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Brothers and Sisters ? | Siblings NOT placed to plan | 1,375 | 1,520 | 1,290 | 1,480 | 1,960 | 2,150 | Not set | 1,375 | 1,520 | 1,290 | 1,480 | 1,960 | 2,150 | 0 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Foster carers (at 31 March) | Number of carers | Total approved carers | 71,425 | 74,125 | 73,845 | 74,635 | 74,135 | 73,530 | Not set | 46,685 | 48,300 | 47,990 | 49,685 | 50,025 | 48,050 | Not set | 24,740 | 25,825 | 25,855 | 24,950 | 24,110 | 25,480 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Ethnicity | White | 60,620 | 62,550 | 61,945 | 63,095 | 62,045 | 61,430 | Not set | 40,830 | 42,045 | 41,025 | 42,755 | 42,810 | 41,300 | Not set | 19,790 | 20,505 | 20,920 | 20,340 | 19,235 | 20,130 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Ethnicity - carers | Mixed | 965 | 1,155 | 990 | 875 | 880 | 905 | Not set | 510 | 535 | 620 | 525 | 540 | 540 | Not set | 455 | 620 | 370 | 355 | 340 | 365 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Ethnicity - carers | Asian/Asian British | 3,015 | 2,530 | 3,210 | 3,405 | 3,410 | 3,675 | Not set | 1,410 | 1,125 | 1,525 | 1,690 | 1,590 | 1,650 | Not set | 1,605 | 1,405 | 1,685 | 1,710 | 1,820 | 2,020 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Ethnicity - carers | Black/Black British | 5,500 | 5,470 | 5,425 | 5,825 | 5,935 | 5,540 | Not set | 2,950 | 2,935 | 2,890 | 3,460 | 3,490 | 2,940 | Not set | 2,550 | 2,530 | 2,535 | 2,370 | 2,445 | 2,600 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Ethnicity - carers | Other ethnic groups | 460 | 530 | 425 | 530 | 560 | 565 | Not set | 260 | 295 | 250 | 350 | 350 | 335 | Not set | 200 | 230 | 175 | 180 | 210 | 235 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Ethnicity - carers | Not known | 440 | 975 | 1,220 | 935 | 1,310 | 1,415 | Not set | 245 | 710 | 1,045 | 930 | 1,250 | 1,280 | Not set | 195 | 265 | 175 | 5 | 60 | 135 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Training and Development | Number of individual foster carers who have completed the TSD Standards | 36,950 | 38,180 | 41,560 | 47,950 | 47,650 | 48,440 | Not set | 23,480 | 23,440 | 24,565 | 28,785 | 28,820 | 28,370 | Not set | 13,465 | 14,740 | 16,995 | 19,165 | 18,830 | 20,070 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Training and Development | Number of individual foster carers who have completed the TSD Standards for family and friends carers | 1,680 | 2,060 | 1,960 | 2,265 | 2,280 | 2,080 | Not set | 1,680 | 2,010 | 1,910 | 2,265 | 2,280 | 2,080 | Not set | 5 | 50 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Training and Development | Number of individual foster carers who have completed the TSD Standards for short breaks carers | 1,785 | 1,665 | 1,625 | 1,845 | 2,045 | 1,630 | Not set | 1,475 | 1,455 | 1,475 | 1,665 | 1,800 | 1,405 | Not set | 310 | 210 | 150 | 185 | 245 | 225 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Fostering households | Number of households (at 31 March) | Total approved households | .. | 44,780 | 44,625 | 44,280 | 43,935 | 43,475 | Not set | .. | 29,545 | 29,490 | 29,870 | 29,960 | 28,710 | Not set | .. | 15,230 | 15,130 | 14,410 | 13,975 | 14,765 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Primary placement offer (at 31 March) | Permanent foster care | .. | .. | .. | 15,090 | 14,890 | 13,595 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 8,350 | 7,960 | 7,165 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 6,740 | 6,930 | 6,430 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Primary placement offer (at 31 March) | Non-permanent foster care | .. | .. | .. | 19,070 | 18,135 | 19,195 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 12,870 | 12,755 | 12,615 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 6,205 | 5,380 | 6,580 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Primary placement offer (at 31 March) | Emergency | .. | .. | .. | 190 | 190 | 385 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 85 | 80 | 80 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 105 | 110 | 305 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Primary placement offer (at 31 March) | Family and Friends | .. | .. | .. | 5,855 | 6,420 | 6,100 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 5,835 | 6,420 | 6,100 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 20 | 0 | 0 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Primary placement offer (at 31 March) | Parent and child | .. | .. | .. | 235 | 355 | 355 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 100 | 150 | 145 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 135 | 205 | 215 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Primary placement offer (at 31 March) | Multi-dimensional treatment | .. | .. | .. | 555 | 665 | 650 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 140 | 140 | 125 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 415 | 525 | 525 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Primary placement offer (at 31 March) | Remand | .. | .. | .. | 30 | 25 | 25 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 20 | 10 | 10 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 10 | 15 | 15 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Primary placement offer (at 31 March) | Other | .. | .. | .. | 590 | 375 | 325 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 350 | 225 | 155 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 240 | 150 | 175 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Primary placement offer (at 31 March) | Fostering to adopt | .. | .. | .. | 195 | 290 | 365 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 185 | 280 | 315 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 5 | 15 | 50 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Primary placement offer (at 31 March) | Short breaks | .. | .. | .. | 2,095 | 1,605 | 1,480 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 1,870 | 1,295 | 1,140 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 225 | 310 | 340 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Primary placement offer (at 31 March) | Shared care | .. | .. | .. | Not set | 650 | 680 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 620 | 620 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 35 | 60 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Primary placement offer (at 31 March) | Not known | .. | .. | .. | 325 | 330 | 125 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 30 | 30 | 90 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 295 | 305 | 35 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Exemptions (in year) | Number of households with exemptions to the usual fostering limit in place at any time during the year | 1,530 | 1,255 | 1,070 | 1,125 | 1,325 | 1,480 | Not set | 1,320 | 1,055 | 830 | 870 | 1,080 | 1,125 | Not set | 215 | 200 | 240 | 255 | 295 | 355 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Capacity (at 31 March) | Number of households approved for one CYP | 11,395 | 11,820 | 12,040 | 15,345 | 15,425 | 14,340 | Not set | 7,850 | 7,975 | 8,405 | 12,230 | 12,515 | 11,500 | Not set | 3,550 | 3,845 | 3,635 | 3,115 | 2,910 | 2,835 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Capacity | Number of households approved for two CYP | 13,455 | 14,370 | 14,455 | 16,575 | 16,030 | 15,540 | Not set | 7,895 | 8,570 | 8,575 | 10,940 | 10,770 | 10,235 | Not set | 5,560 | 5,805 | 5,880 | 5,635 | 5,260 | 5,305 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Capacity | Number of households approved for three CYP | 10,730 | 10,735 | 9,985 | 11,805 | 11,670 | 12,845 | Not set | 6,035 | 5,685 | 4,860 | 6,330 | 6,110 | 6,415 | Not set | 4,695 | 5,055 | 5,130 | 5,475 | 5,560 | 6,430 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Capacity | Number of households approved for four or more CYP | Not set | 350 | 380 | 540 | 810 | 755 | Not set | Not set | 185 | 210 | 370 | 565 | 560 | Not set | Not set | 170 | 170 | 170 | 245 | 195 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Places | Fostering Places (at 31 March) ° | Number of approved foster places | 76,565 | 81,185 | 80,660 | 86,195 | 85,935 | 87,120 | Not set | 47,155 | 49,765 | 49,080 | 54,680 | 54,805 | 53,575 | Not set | 29,410 | 31,420 | 31,585 | 31,515 | 31,130 | 33,540 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Fostering Places | Number of filled places | 50,600 | 51,315 | 51,805 | 51,585 | 51,605 | 53,205 | Not set | 34,045 | 34,230 | 34,120 | 34,370 | 34,880 | 35,315 | Not set | 16,560 | 17,080 | 17,690 | 17,210 | 16,725 | 17,890 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Fostering Places | Number of vacant places | .. | 17,275 | 15,130 | 21,160 | 17,980 | 17,150 | Not set | .. | 8,520 | 7,700 | 12,655 | 10,340 | 9,550 | Not set | .. | 8,755 | 7,430 | 8,510 | 7,640 | 7,600 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Fostering Places | Number of places not available | .. | 12,600 | 13,730 | 13,865 | 15,370 | 15,645 | Not set | .. | 7,010 | 7,260 | 7,945 | 8,845 | 8,040 | Not set | .. | 5,585 | 6,465 | 5,920 | 6,525 | 7,605 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Recruitment and Retention | Initial enquiries | Number of initial enquiries from new prospective fostering households | 113,415 | 114,150 | 103,355 | 101,795 | 114,425 | 117,335 | Not set | 43,450 | 46,215 | 38,725 | 36,150 | 35,840 | 34,650 | Not set | 69,965 | 67,935 | 64,630 | 65,645 | 78,585 | 82,685 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Outcome of applications | Number of applications approved | 7,225 | 7,170 | 5,620 | 4,625 | 4,910 | 4,920 | Not set | 4,220 | 4,180 | 2,915 | 2,360 | 2,395 | 2,185 | Not set | 3,005 | 2,995 | 2,700 | 2,265 | 2,520 | 2,735 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Outcome of applications | Number of applications withdrawn by applicants+ | 6,870 | 4,705 | 4,295 | 2,475 | 2,690 | 2,820 | Not set | 2,640 | 2,760 | 1,930 | 1,255 | 1,375 | 1,280 | Not set | 4,230 | 1,945 | 2,365 | 1,220 | 1,315 | 1,540 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Outcome of applications | Number of applications withdrawn by services+ | Not set | 3,270 | 2,785 | 895 | 1,700 | 2,445 | Not set | Not set | 1,605 | 1,110 | 390 | 970 | 810 | Not set | Not set | 1,660 | 1,675 | 505 | 735 | 1,630 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Outcome of applications | Number of applications rejected after being presented to panel | 245 | 195 | 95 | 145 | 185 | 230 | Not set | 180 | 170 | 60 | 90 | 165 | 185 | Not set | 70 | 25 | 35 | 55 | 20 | 45 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Outcome of applications | Number of applications which remained in progress on 31 March | 5,280 | 5,585 | 4,130 | 3,230 | 3,515 | 3,865 | Not set | 3,055 | 3,310 | 2,135 | 1,845 | 1,995 | 2,140 | Not set | 2,225 | 2,275 | 1,995 | 1,385 | 1,520 | 1,725 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Outcome of applications | Total applications concluded or in progress at 31 March | 19,625 | 20,925 | 16,920 | 11,635 | 13,005 | 14,280 | Not set | 10,090 | 12,025 | 8,150 | 6,135 | 6,900 | 6,600 | Not set | 9,530 | 8,895 | 8,770 | 5,500 | 6,105 | 7,675 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Family and Friends approvals | Number of family and friends households approved in year | .. | .. | 2,335 | 2,490 | 3,075 | 2,845 | Not set | .. | .. | 2,305 | 2,490 | 3,075 | 2,845 | Not set | .. | .. | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | De-registrations ? | De-registered to facilitate a transfer to a local authority | .. | .. | .. | .. | 270 | 220 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 20 | 15 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 250 | 205 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | De-registrations | De-registered to facilitate a transfer to an independent fostering agency | .. | .. | .. | .. | 410 | 365 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 55 | 70 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 350 | 295 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | De-registrations | De-registration initiated by the fostering service | .. | .. | .. | .. | 2,555 | 2,375 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 2,385 | 2,195 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 165 | 180 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | De-registrations | De-registration initiated by the foster carer | .. | .. | .. | .. | 4,980 | 5,640 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 3,550 | 4,165 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 1,430 | 1,470 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | De-registrations | De-registration for unknown reason | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 180 | 140 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 105 | 125 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | 75 | 20 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | De-registrations | Total households de-registered between 1 April and 31 March" | .. | .. | .. | .. | 8,390 | 8,740 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 6,120 | 6,575 | Not set | .. | .. | .. | .. | 2,270 | 2,165 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Referrals to the IRM | Number of applications for a review to the IRM | 100 | 100 | 110 | 80 | 115 | 110 | Not set | 75 | 75 | 70 | 50 | 75 | 80 | Not set | 30 | 25 | 40 | 30 | 40 | 30 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Referrals to the IRM | Number of which resulted in a recommendation being made to review the decision | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 35 | Not set | 20 | 25 | 30 | 15 | 20 | 25 | Not set | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Allegations of abuse & Complaints | Number of allegations of abuse | Number of allegations against foster carers by fostered children | .. | .. | 1,640 | 1,550 | 1,665 | 1,595 | Not set | .. | .. | 890 | 860 | 900 | 855 | Not set | .. | .. | 750 | 690 | 760 | 740 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Number of allegations | Number of allegations against foster carers by other sources | .. | .. | 785 | 900 | 860 | 845 | Not set | .. | .. | 560 | 665 | 605 | 580 | Not set | .. | .. | 225 | 235 | 255 | 265 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Number of allegations | Total number of allegations made | 1,855 | 2,315 | 2,420 | 2,450 | 2,525 | 2,445 | Not set | 1,265 | 1,475 | 1,445 | 1,525 | 1,505 | 1,435 | Not set | 590 | 835 | 975 | 925 | 1,015 | 1,005 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Number of allegations | Number of children made allegations against foster carers | .. | .. | 1,635 | 1,595 | 1,680 | 1,565 | Not set | .. | .. | 930 | 900 | 945 | 860 | Not set | .. | .. | 705 | 695 | 735 | 700 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Number of allegations | Number of foster carers subject to allegations | .. | .. | 2,275 | 2,300 | 2,430 | 2,340 | Not set | .. | .. | 1,395 | 1,460 | 1,505 | 1,410 | Not set | .. | .. | 880 | 840 | 925 | 925 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Category of alleged abuse | Physical abuse | .. | .. | 1,405 | 1,440 | 1,430 | 1,410 | Not set | .. | .. | 765 | 870 | 805 | 770 | Not set | .. | .. | 640 | 565 | 625 | 640 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Category of alleged abuse | Sexual abuse | .. | .. | 200 | 195 | 210 | 185 | Not set | .. | .. | 125 | 145 | 130 | 125 | Not set | .. | .. | 75 | 50 | 80 | 60 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Category of alleged abuse | Neglect | .. | .. | 365 | 390 | 440 | 380 | Not set | .. | .. | 240 | 240 | 300 | 250 | Not set | .. | .. | 125 | 150 | 140 | 130 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Category of alleged abuse | Emotional abuse | .. | .. | 450 | 430 | 440 | 470 | Not set | .. | .. | 315 | 270 | 265 | 295 | Not set | .. | .. | 135 | 155 | 175 | 175 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Outcome of investigation | Concerns resolved, no further action | .. | .. | 1,440 | 1,375 | 1,445 | 1,380 | Not set | .. | .. | 790 | 775 | 815 | 715 | Not set | .. | .. | 650 | 595 | 630 | 665 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Outcome of investigation | Continued monitoring for agreed period | .. | .. | 405 | 475 | 390 | 430 | Not set | .. | .. | 300 | 340 | 265 | 285 | Not set | .. | .. | 105 | 135 | 125 | 145 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Outcome of investigation | Concern remained, refer to fostering panel for review | .. | .. | 570 | 580 | 670 | 630 | Not set | .. | .. | 350 | 390 | 415 | 435 | Not set | .. | .. | 220 | 190 | 255 | 195 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Timescale for investigation | Less than 21 working days | .. | .. | 1,335 | 1,250 | 1,255 | 1,170 | Not set | .. | .. | 735 | 705 | 700 | 615 | Not set | .. | .. | 600 | 545 | 555 | 555 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Timescale for investigation | 22-30 working days (4-6 weeks) | .. | .. | 395 | 385 | 400 | 370 | Not set | .. | .. | 245 | 245 | 220 | 220 | Not set | .. | .. | 145 | 135 | 180 | 155 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Timescale for investigation | 31-50 working days (6-10 weeks) | .. | .. | 265 | 295 | 280 | 360 | Not set | .. | .. | 180 | 190 | 175 | 225 | Not set | .. | .. | 85 | 105 | 100 | 130 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Timescale for investigation | More than 50 working days (more than 10 weeks) | .. | .. | 430 | 495 | 565 | 530 | Not set | .. | .. | 285 | 365 | 385 | 365 | Not set | .. | .. | 145 | 135 | 180 | 170 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Referrals | Number of referrals to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) | 200 | 185 | 150 | 75 | 95 | 90 | Not set | 90 | 105 | 100 | 35 | 40 | 35 | Not set | 110 | 80 | 50 | 40 | 55 | 55 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Referrals | Number of referrals to the local authority child protection team | 1,440 | 1,445 | 1,260 | 1,460 | 1,515 | 1,225 | Not set | 870 | 845 | 635 | 825 | 800 | 605 | Not set | 570 | 600 | 625 | 635 | 715 | 620 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Referrals | Number of Section 47 enquiries | 860 | 820 | 875 | 830 | 870 | 700 | Not set | 545 | 480 | 505 | 520 | 525 | 420 | Not set | 320 | 340 | 370 | 315 | 345 | 280 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Physical Restraint | Number of recorded incidents of physical restraint by foster carers | 1,120 | 1,230 | 1,025 | 1,040 | 1,280 | 1,205 | Not set | 290 | 250 | 215 | 215 | 310 | 225 | Not set | 830 | 980 | 810 | 825 | 965 | 980 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Physical Restraint | Number of CYP subject to restraint | 555 | 580 | 570 | 580 | 650 | 630 | Not set | 170 | 145 | 155 | 135 | 175 | 140 | Not set | 385 | 435 | 415 | 445 | 475 | 490 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Physical Restraint | Number of households that restrained CYP | 535 | 600 | 590 | 600 | 570 | 615 | Not set | 165 | 145 | 155 | 145 | 170 | 185 | Not set | 370 | 455 | 435 | 450 | 400 | 430 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | Complaints | CYP (complaints made) | 355 | 335 | 290 | 335 | 305 | 330 | Not set | 215 | 175 | 120 | 130 | 140 | 165 | Not set | 140 | 155 | 170 | 205 | 170 | 165 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Complaints | CYP (complaints not upheld) | 155 | 175 | 135 | 185 | 160 | 155 | Not set | 85 | 95 | 55 | 65 | 60 | 80 | Not set | 65 | 80 | 85 | 120 | 100 | 80 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Complaints | Foster carers (complaints made) | 570 | 540 | 545 | 460 | 465 | 415 | Not set | 415 | 395 | 410 | 310 | 340 | 295 | Not set | 150 | 150 | 135 | 150 | 125 | 120 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Complaints | Foster carers (complaints not upheld) | 240 | 245 | 255 | 210 | 200 | 180 | Not set | 180 | 185 | 190 | 150 | 155 | 120 | Not set | 55 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 50 | 55 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Complaints | CYP's social workers (complaints made) | 175 | 205 | 185 | 170 | 155 | 160 | Not set | 60 | 75 | 35 | 55 | 40 | 35 | Not set | 110 | 130 | 150 | 110 | 115 | 120 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Complaints | CYP's social workers (complaints not upheld) | 95 | 85 | 70 | 55 | 70 | 80 | Not set | 30 | 25 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 20 | Not set | 65 | 55 | 60 | 35 | 55 | 60 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Complaints | Other professionals (complaints made) | 140 | 140 | 140 | 135 | 135 | 125 | Not set | 60 | 50 | 55 | 70 | 65 | 55 | Not set | 80 | 90 | 85 | 65 | 70 | 65 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Complaints | Other professionals (complaints not upheld) | 55 | 60 | 65 | 50 | 55 | 45 | Not set | 25 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 20 | Not set | 35 | 35 | 35 | 20 | 35 | 25 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Complaints | CYP's parents (complaints made) | 215 | 195 | 200 | 185 | 285 | 260 | Not set | 160 | 155 | 140 | 125 | 235 | 195 | Not set | 50 | 40 | 60 | 60 | 50 | 65 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Complaints | CYP's parents (complaints not upheld) | 100 | 90 | 115 | 110 | 175 | 130 | Not set | 75 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 140 | 100 | Not set | 20 | 20 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 30 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Complaints | Others (complaints made) | 190 | 205 | 190 | 185 | 185 | 215 | Not set | 135 | 125 | 105 | 105 | 125 | 165 | Not set | 55 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 55 | 50 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Complaints | Others (complaints not upheld) | 100 | 105 | 100 | 100 | 105 | 105 | Not set | 70 | 70 | 60 | 65 | 70 | 85 | Not set | 30 | 35 | 45 | 35 | 35 | 20 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Complaints | Total complaints (complaints made) | 1,645 | 1,625 | 1,550 | 1,470 | 1,530 | 1,500 | Not set | 1,050 | 975 | 865 | 800 | 945 | 915 | Not set | 595 | 650 | 685 | 670 | 585 | 590 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | Complaints | Total complaints (complaints not upheld) | 740 | 765 | 740 | 710 | 765 | 695 | Not set | 470 | 475 | 425 | 400 | 460 | 425 | Not set | 275 | 290 | 315 | 305 | 310 | 275 | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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Not set | + Number of applications withdrawn was collected as an aggregated figure in 2012-13, before being split into withdrawn by applicant and withdrawn by service from 2013-14 onwards. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | * This is a new data item from 2016-17, and previous years' data is not available. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | " This data was previously collected and presented for mainstream households only. We are no longer able to split the data on de-registrations by household type. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | ° A number of households had exemptions in place which allowed them to accommodate more children than they were approved for. As a result a slightly larger number of places were reported as filled, vacant or unavailable than the number of approved places. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | ? A small number of IFAs submitted data on brothers and sisters when they should not have done so. We have therefore discounted this data from these tables | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | ~ Between 2013-14 and 2015-16 inclusive, data was collected on family and friends households and on 'connected person' households separately. From 2016-17 onwards, data on both household types was collected together as family and friends. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
Not set | ? De-registered shared care households have been excluded where the household type at de-registration has been supplied. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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