Freedom of information response
Looked after children
1. Could you please provide a breakdown of the number of looked after children who were placed in an unregistered children's home (not registered at the time of placement) by financial year:
2020/21
2021/22
2022/23
2. Could you please provide a breakdown of the ages of children living in an unregistered children's homes (not registered with Ofsted at the time of placement) in the 2022/23 financial year:
Under 5
Under 10
Under 16
Aged 16 and 17
3. How much did your local authority spend on unregistered children’s homes for looked after children in 2022/23?
1. Could you please provide a breakdown of the number of looked after children who were placed in an unregistered children's home (not registered at the time of placement) by financial year:
2020/21 0
2021/22 number is under 5
2022/23 8
2. Could you please provide a breakdown of the ages of children living in an unregistered children's homes (not registered with Ofsted at the time of placement) in the 2022/23 financial year:
Under 5 0
Under 10 0
Under 16 7
Aged 16 and 17 number is under 5
3. How much did your local authority spend on unregistered children’s homes for looked after children in 2022/23? £2,575,992.29 (inclusive of care and accommodation)
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