The number of children looked after is set to continue to rise, without reform of social care

95,000

90,000

Forecast

85,000

80,000

75,000

70,000

65,000

2011-12

2019-20

2027-28

95,000

90,000

Forecast

85,000

80,000

75,000

70,000

65,000

2011-12

2015-16

2019-20

2023-24

2027-28

2031-32

Guardian graphic. Source: The independent review of children’s social care