Children's social work statistics 2017-2018
The latest data on children and young people looked after, on the child protection register and in secure care.
A National Statistics publication for Scotland
The United Kingdom Statistics Authority has designated these statistics as National Statistics, in accordance with the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 and signifying compliance with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics.
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For enquiries about this publication please contact:
Cecilia MacIntyre,
Education Analytical Services,
Telephone: 0131 244 5627,
e-mail: childrens.statistics@gov.scot
For general enquiries about Scottish Government statistics please contact:
Office of the Chief Statistician,
Telephone: 0131 244 0442,
e-mail: statistics.enquiries@gov.scot.
How to access background or source data
The data collected for this statistical bulletin may be made available on request, subject to consideration of legal and ethical factors. Please contact childrens.statistics@gov.scot for further information.
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