Minutes:
The Head of Children’s Social Care provided an update on the number of children looked after which stood at 1,082 including 34 children / young people placed for adoption and 288 care leavers. The national transfer scheme for unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC) continues with 60 UASC children in care, 30 of whom are care leavers having UASC status. The number of UASC is expected to increase in the coming months, in line with Home Office targets.