Statistics Publication Notice: Health and Care Series: Children's Social Work Statistics 2009/10

BACKGROUND NOTES - GENERAL

The survey forms and guidance notes for data presented in this publication, and previous years' publications, can be seen at www.scotland.gov.uk/childrenstats

This is a National Statistics publication for Scotland. National Statistics are produced to high professional standards set out in the Code of Practice for Official Statistics at http://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/assessment/code-of-practice/code-of-practice-for-official-statistics.pdf. They undergo regular quality assurance reviews to ensure that they meet customer needs and are produced free from any political interference.

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To provide relevant and reliable information, analysis and advice that meet the needs of government, business and the people of Scotland.

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For public enquiries (non-media) about the information contained in this Statistics Publication Notice, or for more detailed information, please contact:-

Child Protection Statistics

Gary Sutton

Telephone: 0131 244 1690 (Gary Sutton)
e-mail: children.statistics@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

For media enquiries on Child Protection, please contact John Robertson on 0131 244 4001.

Secure Care and Close Support Care Accommodation Statistics

Charlie Hogg

Telephone: 0131 244 0822 (Charlie Hogg)
e-mail: children.statistics@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

For media enquiries on Secure Care and Close Support Care Accommodation, please contact Ross Clark on 0131 244 2656.

The Scottish Government website is www.scotland.gov.uk.

General enquiries on Scottish Government statistics can be addressed to:

Office of the Chief Statistician

Telephone: 0131 244 0442
e-mail: statistics.enquiries@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

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