Dear Sirs,

Thank you for your request for information regarding 'care statistics' (reference number 33891). Your request was received on the 10/02/2015 and I am dealing with it under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and/or Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

In some circumstances a fee may be payable and if that is the case, I will let you know. A fees notice will be issued to you, and you will be required to pay before we will proceed to deal with your request.

If you have any queries about this request, please contact Information Governance on 01254 585651. Alternatively, our email address is [Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council request email].

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Kind Regards,

[Name of Council employee removed]
Information Governance Officer

Information Technology, Management and Governance
G Floor,
Tower Block,
Blackburn Town Hall,
Blackburn,
BB1 7DY

Tel: 01254 58 5852

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Dear Sirs,

Thank you for your request for information regarding 'care statistics' (reference number 33891); please see our response below. If you have any queries regarding your request for information then please don't hesitate to contact me.

1. How many children were taken into care (on either a temporary or permanent basis) in your district, because of fears that they may be becoming radicalised/influenced by radical, Muslim parents or guardians, in:

a) 2012 - 0
b) 2013 - 0
c) 2014 - 0

*IF THE TOTAL HAS NOT YET BEEN EXCEEDED PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION, AS A POINT OF REFERENCE*

2. How many children in total were taken into care (on either a temporary or permanent basis) in your district in:

a) 2012 - 126
b) 2013 - 123
c) 2014 - 89

If you are unhappy with the service you have received in relation to your request for information and wish to make a complaint or request a review of our decision, you should write to: Information Governance Manager, Information Governance, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, G Floor, Town Hall, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 7DY or email [Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council request email].

If you are not content with the outcome of your complaint, you may apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. Generally, the ICO cannot make a decision unless you have exhausted the complaints procedure provided by the Council. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: The Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF.

Please find attached our 'have your say' feedback policy.

Kind Regards,

[Name of Council employee removed]
Senior Information Governance Officer

Information Technology, Management and Governance
G Floor,
Tower Block,
Blackburn Town Hall,
Blackburn,
BB1 7DY

Tel: 01254 58 5852
Secure email: [email address]

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