Paragraph 2 Children looked after: second preceding year
(1)
The number of children that the local authority looked after as at 31 March of the second preceding year.
(2)
Of the number of children referred to in sub-paragraph (1), the number of children in respect of whom the local authority had been unable to make arrangements under section 81 (2) of the 2014 Act.
(3)
Of the number of children referred to in sub-paragraph (2), the number of children placed—
(a)
in children’s home services;
(b)
with local authority foster parents;
(c)
in secure accommodation services.
(4)
The information provided under sub-paragraph (3) must also be categorised by provider type.