In 2018/19, there were approximately 102,000 looked after children in the UK. The total number of looked after children in the UK has increased every year since 2010. In the last five years the population of looked after children in the UK has increased by 10%. However, it is important to note that this UK-wide trend is not reflected in all four nations.
This briefing looks at what data and statistics are available about looked after children to help professionals, and the organisations they work for, make evidence-based decisions.
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