FI15682

Request

I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding the current status of looked-after children under the care of your local authority. 

Specifically, I am seeking data on: 

1. Current Number of Looked-After Children

  • Please provide the total number of children currently under the care of the local authority. 

 

No. of Children

Total number of children under local authority care

 

2. Breakdown of Placement Categories

  • Solo Placements: The number of children currently in solo placements and the range of weekly fees associated with these placements, specifying the lowest and highest fees.
  • 1:1 Placements: The number of children receiving one-to-one care and the range of weekly fees for these placements, specifying the lowest and highest fees.
  • 2:1 Placements: The number of children receiving two-to-one care and the range of weekly fees for these placements, specifying the lowest and highest fees. 

 

Weekly Fees Paid

Type of Placement

No. of Children

From

To

Solo Placements

 

 

 

1:1 Placements

 

 

 

2:1 Placements

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

3. Unregulated Placements

  • The number of children currently placed in unregulated accommodations.
  • The range of weekly fees for these unregulated placements, specifying the lowest and highest fees. 

 

Weekly Fees Paid

Type of Placement

No. of Children

From

To

Solo Placements

 

 

 

1:1 Placements

 

 

 

2:1 Placements

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

Response

Dover District Council does not hold the information you are seeking. The social care authority within our District is Kent County Council, who should be able to assist you and can be contacted at the following address: freedomofinformation@kent.gov.uk.