FOI request (FOIR-686926608)

16/17 year old Children Looked After Accommodation

Requested Wed 12 February 2025
Responded Thu 13 February 2025

I am writing to request information about the numbers and cost of placements for 16 and 17 year old looked after children in your local authority.

Can you please answer the following questions:

1. How many 16 and 17 year old looked after children is your local authority responsible for currently?

2. How many 16 and 17 year old looked after children in your local authority are currently placed out of area?

3. How many 16 and 17 year old looked after children were accommodated in spot purchased placements (off framework/contracted arrangements) in the current year (24/25 financial year)?

4. What was the cost of placements/supported accommodation for 16 and 17 year olds per week in the current year (24/25 financial year)?

a. lowest cost

b. highest cost

c. average cost

5. Are there sufficient placements in your local authority area for 16 and 17 year old looked after children who have a high level of complex needs?

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Response

Information not held.

This area falls under East Sussex County Council Children's Services, please visit their website for further information:

https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk