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The data requested is set out in the following table. It is published each March in the Children's Social Work Statistics release, from the Children Looked After data collection.
A survey by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations in March showed that more than half of charities—52 per cent—plan to reduce services, which is extremely concerning.
The survey reporting timetable cannot be condensed to report by 31 March 2041, as that would not provide sufficient time to complete all the necessary work.
We are looking at a not-too-far-distant point after March, when we have had a chance to reflect on the ICT strategy as that moves forward for approval.
It produces reports that say how many places have been funded, and there are different funding sources. From April 2021 to the end of March 2025, there were 3,266 placements overall—that includes the community and prison.
The current framework agreement is due to expire in March 2029, so we will ensure that the next-generation framework agreement reflects the desire of the public sector in Scotland to maximise the opportunities that are offered by power purchase agreements.