24% of looked-after children are in care under Section 20 (32 per cent in England)
74% of looked-after children are in care due to abuse or neglect (62 per cent in England)
24% of looked-after children have at least three placements a year (15 per cent in England)
Given that Calderdale contains Halifax, one of the biggest towns in West Yorkshire, it is perhaps surprising that the council has such a low number of looked-after children; far less than neighbouring Leeds and Bradford. But abuse and neglect are a particular problem in the Pennine authority. The council holds regular meetings to recruit foster carers and adopters, and its adoption record is on par with the national average.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
