# The Local Authorities (Annual Sufficiency Plans) (Wales) Regulations 2026, Paragraph 21: Children looked after: plan year forecast


(1) The number of looked after children that the local authority forecasts it will be looking after as at 31 March in the plan year.
(2) Of the number of children referred to in sub-paragraph (1), the number of children in respect of whom the local authority forecasts it will be 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 the local authority forecasts will be 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 be also be categorised by provider type.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2026/116/schedule/paragraph/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-annual-sufficiency-plans-wales-regulations-2026/schedule/paragraph-21
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