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Looked After Children Sufficiency Strategy 2026-2030

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A strategy for Barking and Dagenham Council to ensure sufficient high-quality placements and support for looked-after children. A strategy for Barking and Dagenham Council to ensure sufficient, high-quality placements and support for looked-after children, outlining how it will meet its legal duty to provide sufficient, high-quality placements and support for looked-after children and those at risk of entering care.

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