The factors driving variation in children's services spending

Derren Hayes
Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Research suggests economic and geographical factors play a major part in how much councils spend on children's services. Council leaders hope the findings can be used to convince ministers of the need for additional funding.

Research suggests up to 50 per cent of spending variation in services is down to macroeconomic factors such as levels of deprivation. Picture: I-Wei Huang/Adobe Stock
Research suggests up to 50 per cent of spending variation in services is down to macroeconomic factors such as levels of deprivation. Picture: I-Wei Huang/Adobe Stock

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