FOI request (FOIR-136313183)

Children - Independent living

Requested Fri 09 August 2019
Responded  Thu 15 August 2019

1. How many looked-after children have been placed into semi-independent living accommodation not subject to children's homes regulations in each of the last three financial years (2017,2018,2019). Of those children how many:

a. were placed into accommodation in the authority area

b. were placed into accommodation outside of the authority area

2. How many looked-after children have been placed into unregistered children's homes in each of the last three financial years (2017,2018,2019). Of those children how many:

a. were placed into accommodation in the authority area

b. were placed into accommodation outside of the authority area

3. What was the average annual cost for each of these placement types in each year, broken down by a) placement type and b) provider (if private which company). Please also say the most expensive of each placement type in these years, the cost of it and to which provider it was paid.

Response

Information not held

This area is dealt with by East Sussex County Council Children's Services, please visit their website for further information: www.eastsussex.gov.uk