FOI request (FOIR-173090995)

I am looking for information regarding semi-independent homes used for accommodating children and care leavers. Specifically, I would like to know:

1)Whether the council uses HMOs as accommodation for
   a) 16-18 year olds in the care of the local authority and
   b) care leavers aged 18+;

2) The names of all semi-independent housing providers and licensed HMOs as accommodation for 16-18 year olds in the care  of the local authority, or for care leavers;

3) The number of times in the last five years an HMO has been used to house
   a) a 16-18 year old in the care of the local authority and
   b) a care leaver aged 18+

4) A copy of any internal reports, assessments or risk analyses relating to the use of HMOs to house looked-after children;

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