Vision statement one: Where children are safe in their families and feel loved, they must stay— and families must be given support together to nurture that love and overcome the difficulties which get in the way.
The rate of children entering care decreases. For those that do need to enter care, a higher proportion are able to stay living at home with parents, or in a family setting.
Average number of children living in secure care on a given day throughout the year.
| Year | Number |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2023 | 59 |
| 2022 | 74 |
| 2021 | 76 |
| 2020 | 82 |
| 2019 | 79 |
Notes
Reporting period: 31 July 2025
Last updated: April 2026
Next Update due: April 2027
Expanded Content
The average number of children living in secure care in 2024/25 was 58, a small (3%) decrease from 60 the previous year.
There was a marked decrease in the average number of children in secure care between 2021/22 and 2022/23, and this has remained relatively stable since.
During 2024-25, the maximum number of children in secure care was 65 and the minimum number was 51.