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We were highly concerned to be told by the Department that their most up-to-date data...

Conclusion
We were highly concerned to be told by the Department that their most up-to-date data on characteristics of children in children’s homes is from an ad-hoc 2016 data release—now seven years out of date.
Government Response Summary
The government will publish the recommended breakdowns in the 2023 releases.
Paragraph Reference
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government Accepted
Data is of critical importance to having a clear picture and understanding of the experiences and outcomes of looked-after children. We will publish the recommended breakdowns in the 2023 releases.
Source
Committee Education Committee
Inquiry Children's Homes
Report Second Report - Educational poverty: how children in residential care have been let down and what to do about it 08 Jul 2022 HC 57
View on Parliament website
Addressee Bodies
Department for Education
Timeline
Recommendation age 3.9 yrs
Report published 08 Jul 2022