Demand for Children's Services and Sufficiency Strategies - Find a freedom of information request

Request

Specifically, I would like to request the following:
 
1.      Data on the current and historical demand (e.g., over the past 3-5 years, if available) for placements in:
 
*       Children's homes
*       16+ supported living accommodation
*       Family assessment services
*       Emergency accommodation for children and young people in care or at risk
*       This could include, for example, the number of children placed in these services, unmet demand, or waiting lists, if such information is recorded.
 
2.      A copy of your local authority's most recent sufficiency strategy (or equivalent document) outlining plans to secure sufficient accommodation and support for children in care and care leavers, as required under Section 22G of the Children Act 1989.
If an updated version is not available, I would be grateful for the most recent iteration.
 

Decision

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.  
 
1.     Please see attached table

Should you require the attachments mentioned above please contact customerinformationservice@lincolnshire.gov.uk with the below reference number and this can be provided.                                    


2. The sufficiency strategy is available online at https://professionals.lincolnshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/2704/lincolnshire-children-in-care-sufficiency-strategy-2023-27
 

Reference number
12179569
Date request received
8 April 2025
Date of decision
6 May 2025