16+ Looked after Children Placement Costs and Data Information

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Dear East Ayrshire Council,

I am writing to request information about the numbers and cost of placements for 16 and 17 year old looked after children in your local authority.

Can you please answer the following questions:

1) How many 16 and 17 year old looked after children is your local authority responsible for currently?

2) How many 16 and 17 year old looked after children in your local authority are currently placed out of area?

3) How many 16 and 17 year old looked after children were accommodated in spot purchased placements (off framework/contracted arrangements) in the 22/23 financial year?

4) What was the cost of placements/supported accommodation for 16 and 17 year olds per week for the 22/23 financial year?
a) lowest cost
b) highest cost
c) average cost

5) Are there sufficient placements in your local authority area for 16 and 17 year old looked after children who have a high level of complex needs?

Yours faithfully,

Ms Wilson

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Lannie, Francis, East Ayrshire Council

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Regarding your request for information, please find attached our response.

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Francis Lannie

F P LANNIE

Information Governance Officer

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MND Scotland is the leading charity in Scotland providing care and support
to people affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND), as well as funding
vital research into finding a cure. 

Please consider donating to the Provost’s chosen charity for the next two
years to help people living with Motor Neurone Disease.

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