FOI Request - Looked after Children Placement Costs and Data Information

Request 101003310178

1) How many 16 and 17 year old looked after children is your local authority responsible for currently?

2) How many 16 and 17 year old looked after children in your local authority are currently placed out of area?

3) How many 16 and 17 year old looked after children were accommodated  in spot purchased placements (off framework/contracted arrangements) in the 22/23 financial year?

4) What was the cost of placements/supported accommodation for 16 and 17 year olds per week for the 22/23 financial year?  
a) lowest cost
b) highest cost
c) average cost

5) Are there sufficient placements in your local authority area for 16 and 17 year old looked after children who  have a high level of complex needs?

Response 02-06-2023

1) As at 30 April, there were 36 children looked after in Moray

2) As at 30 April, there were 9 children looked after outwith Moray

3) As at 30 April, there were 6 children accommodated  in spot purchased placements (off framework/contracted arrangements)

4) a) lowest cost £165.78
b) highest cost £5,499.97
c) average cost £2,836.69

5) Not held. Information that is not held falls under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Information not held.