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Is there regional variation in the rate of babies entering care proceedings?

How has the rate of babies entering care proceedings changed over time in Wales?

How many babies are in care proceedings in Wales?

How has the rate of babies entering care proceedings changed over time in England?

How many babies are in care proceedings in England?

Are there differences in the type of legal orders made according to a child’s ethnicity?

Percentage of orders made between 2016/17 and 2021/22 in England

Does the use of Section 20 voluntary arrangements vary by region in England?

What are the primary reasons for deprivation of liberty applications?

Primary reasons for deprivation of liberty orders issued between 4 July and 31 August 2022 in England

Are children of certain ethnic groups more likely to enter care without any social care involvement in the previous month?

Are children who commit a serious violent offence known to children’s services before committing the offence?

Timing of social care intervention for all pupils matched to KS4 academic year 2012/13 – 2017/18 in England

How has the number of babies entering care under different orders in Wales changed over time?

How commonly do cases regarding babies involve at least one parent with a learning disability?

Percentage of care proceedings involving a baby aged under 1 year old between March and April 2023 in England

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What do we know about children in the family justice system?

Our regularly updated infographic highlights what we know, and what we don’t know, about children’s journeys through the family justice system based on national administrative data.

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