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Dear Ms Wilson

I refer to your request dated 4^th May 2023 under the Freedom Of
Information Act asking to supply the following information:

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?

The Council’s response is set out below:

1) How many 16 and 17 year old looked after children is your local
authority responsible for currently?           299

2) How many 16 and 17 year old looked after children in your local
authority are currently placed out of area?         110

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? –

10 off framework placements.

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

£510

b) highest cost

£11,088

c) average cost

 £1,930

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?
– No

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, if you are not
satisfied with the reply to your request you can ask for a review. A
request for a review must be submitted within 40 working days by emailing
us at [1][Bradford City Council request email] or by writing to Corporate 
Information Governance Team, City of Bradford Metropolitan District
Council, City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1HY.

If you are still not satisfied with the outcome of the internal review you
have the right of appeal to the Information Commissioner who can be
contacted at: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water
Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

Tel: 0303 123 1113     URL: [2]www.ico.org.uk.

Bradford Council is registered with the Information Commissioners Office
(ICO) under the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018. The Council
takes its responsibilities under the Act very seriously.  To find out more
on how we handle your information, please click on the following link:
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Yours sincerely

Amandip Johal

Assistant Director

Bradford Children and Families Trust

             [4]www.bradfordcft.org.uk                             
[5]www.fosteringbradford.com

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