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Children in Care in Northern Ireland 2021/22

This publication presents information on children in Northern Ireland who have been looked after continuously for 12 months or longer at 30 September each year.

• From: Department of Health (Northern Ireland) and Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
• Published: 22 August 2023

Applies to Northern Ireland

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Children in Care in Northern Ireland 2021/22

https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/articles/looked-after-children

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This publication presents information on children in Northern Ireland who have been looked after continuously for 12 months or longer at 30 September each year. Information is presented on the educational achievements of these children as well as religious background, ethnicity, disability, placement, health, economic activity and criminal convictions.

Published 22 August 2023