Unregistered care placement costs

Please could I request the following data under the Freedom of Information Act. For financial years 2020/21 to 2024/25 (or latest available): The number of looked-after children placed outside of Wales Total spend on unregistered placements The highest total amount spent on a single unregistered placement  For clarity, 'unregistered placements' refers to care settings operating without registration with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW), including unregistered children's homes and other unregistered care settings.  


FOI Reference : 4397249
Received Date: 21/05/2026