The numbers of decisions for children continues to fluctuate, with ADMs and PO being lower in Q1 2023/24 when compared to last quarter. The numbers of AOs and SGOs granted in Q1 were also lower, the number of children matched increased slightly, while the number of children placed decreased slightly. More children were waiting with a PO 18+ months since entering care, 12+ and 18+ months since grant of PO.
This publication was produced by The Children and Social Care Secretariat, delivered by Coram-i on behalf of the Department for Education.