This statistic shows a distribution of children in care in England (UK) in 2018, by placement. ** percent of children in care were in foster placements, while ** percent lived in a secure unit, children's home or hostel.
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UK Department for Education. (November 15, 2018). Distribution of looked after children in England (UK) in 2018, by placement* [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/375736/children-in-care-types-of-placement-in-england-uk/
UK Department for Education. "Distribution of looked after children in England (UK) in 2018, by placement*." Chart. November 15, 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 01, 2026. /statistics/375736/children-in-care-types-of-placement-in-england-uk/
UK Department for Education. (2018). Distribution of looked after children in England (UK) in 2018, by placement*. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 01, 2026. /statistics/375736/children-in-care-types-of-placement-in-england-uk/
UK Department for Education. "Distribution of Looked after Children in England (Uk) in 2018, by Placement*." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 15 Nov 2018, /statistics/375736/children-in-care-types-of-placement-in-england-uk/
UK Department for Education, Distribution of looked after children in England (UK) in 2018, by placement* ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/375736/children-in-care-types-of-placement-in-england-uk/ (last visited August 01, 2026)
Distribution of looked after children in England (UK) in 2018, by placement* [Graph], UK Department for Education, November 15, 2018. [Online]. Available: /statistics/375736/children-in-care-types-of-placement-in-england-uk/
