FOI Request - Looked After Siblings

Request 101002879179

Please may you provide me with:
 
1.  As of 3rd September 2021, how many looked after children are in the care of your local authority?
2a)  As of 3rd September 2021, how many sibling groups are in the care of your local authority?
b) What is the total number of children in the sibling groups identified in response to Q2a?
3.  How many sibling groups are all placed together?  
4.  How many children in your care, who are part of a sibling group, are not living with at least one of their siblings?
5. a) As of 3rd September 2021, how many approved foster carers (including all approved carers) do you have?  
b) As of 3rd September 2021, how many of those approved foster carers do you have currently looking after children?  

Response 28-09-21

1.            As of 3rd September 2021, how many looked after children are in the care of your local authority? 171
2a)         As of 3rd September 2021, how many sibling groups are in the care of your local authority? 19
b) What is the total number of children in the sibling groups identified in response to Q2a? 39
3.            How many sibling groups are all placed together?  16
4.            How many children in your care, who are part of a sibling group, are not living with at least one of their siblings? The low numbers required for this response may lead to the identification of individuals. This response is therefore exempt from release under Section 38(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Personal Information. 
5. a) As of 3rd September 2021, how many approved foster carers (including all approved carers) do you have?  42
b) As of 3rd September 2021, how many of those approved foster carers do you have currently looking after children?  31