Care leavers

Looked after children have often suffered many disadvantages in their lives and many of them have low educational achievements which are likely to impact on their future lives and chances for employment.

Current publication

Northern Ireland care leavers 2021/22

This publication was first produced in 2014 and was a merger of two publications titled ‘Care leavers aged 16 – 18’ and ‘Care leavers aged 19’.

Previous publications

Northern Ireland care leavers 2012/13 to 2020/21

For older publications, use the publications search.

Information sources

Care leavers returns and quality reports

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Child protection register
Children adopted from care
Children in need
Children’s day care
Looked after children

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