Vision statement two: Scotland must limit the number of moves that children experience and support carers to continue to care
Where living with their family is not possible, there must be sufficient availability of carers who can provide stable loving homes for children and young people.
Care Homes for children and young people and residential additional support needs schools workforce:
i. Size of WTE (Whole-time equivalent) workforce, rounded to the nearest 10
| Year | Number |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,300 |
| 2022 | 6,080 |
ii. Vacancy rate in Care Homes for children and young people
| Year | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4.90% |
| 2022 | 7.40% |
iii. Vacancy rate in additional support needs schools
| Year | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.9% |
| 2022 | 7.2% |
Source:
Notes
Reporting period: 1 January 2023 - 31 December 2023
Expanded Content
The number of Whole Time Equivalent staff working across care homes for children and young people and residential additional support needs schools has remained at a very similar level between 2020 and 2023. Vacancy rates across both settings types have increased between 2020 and 2022.