Stability Index reveals 'explosion' in number of older children in care

David Harris
Thursday, August 1, 2019

An "explosion" in the number of older children going into care for reasons such as criminal or sexual exploitation is putting the system under pressure, the children's commissioner for England has warned.

Children's commissioner Anne Longfield says that a steep rise in older children entering care, is causing high rates of instability. Picture: Anne Longfield
Children's commissioner Anne Longfield says that a steep rise in older children entering care, is causing high rates of instability. Picture: Anne Longfield

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