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ASG How the Headline Measures are Calculated 2023/24

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ASG Quarterly Data Collection Guidance Document 2024-25

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ASG Q3 2023-2024 Headline Measures

In Q3 2023/24 the numbers of decisions for children declined, with the numbers of ADMs, PO, AOs and SGOs all lower when compared to last quarter. Less children were matched and placed with an adoptive family, and more children were waiting with a PO to be placed.

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Local Level ASG Data Q3 2023-2024

Data gathered for Q3 2023-2024 about adoption and special guardian orders from voluntary adoption agencies (VAA) and local authorities (LA) across England.

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ASG How the Headline Measures are Calculated 2024

Information for everyone who collects information for the Adoption and Special Guardianship (ASG) data return.

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Local Level ASG Data Q2 2023-2024

This spreadsheet provides local-level information on the adoption process, derived from the quarterly Adoption and Special Guardianship Data Collection.

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