Edge of Care Service

Southampton City Council has seen a significant increase in the numbers of children coming into care, rising to a high of 637 in the summer of 2015. This is significantly higher than would be anticipated for a City of Southampton’s size and demographics, and is causing a great financial burden. The Council reviewed its processes and saw a subsequent slight reduction but recognises much more needs to be done to bring its numbers of children looked after within expected levels, compared to comparator authorities. I...