Episodes finishing for children looked after (aged 16 and over) during the year by gender and reason for finishing

Next update expected:December 2026

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Summary of dataset and variables: This table shows the reason for children aged 16 years and over ceasing to be looked after by gender. It excludes children looked after exclusively under a series of short breaks, children who died or where care was taken over by another local authority in the UK. Where a child had multiple periods of care during the year only the last period is counted.
Data collection or calculation: Anonymised individual child level data is extracted from local authority administrative systems and returned electronically to the Data Collection team within the Welsh Government using an online secure data transfer system called 'Objective Connect'. Welsh Government analysts then apply an extensive series of validation checks to ensure that the information provided uses the correct codes and is internally consistent.
Statistical quality: Please find this information in the related statistical publication, as per the given weblink.
Rounding applied: The following measures have been taken to minimise the risk of unwanted disclosure of personal data: All figures have been rounded to the nearest five. Where there are less than five children in any group, the actual number has been suppressed, and replaced by the symbol [c].
Related reports: Data collection: local authority social services
Children looked after by local authorities
Children looked after by local authorities: quality report