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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6, 860 |
| 2023 | 6, 440 |
| 2022 | 6, 430 |
| 2021 | 6, 310 |
| 2020 | 6, 760 |
| 2019 | 6, 480 |
Notes
Reporting period: December 2024
Last updated: From September 2025
Next Update due: From September 2026