| The Department for Education has released statistics for looked after children for the year ending 31 March 2013. Findings include: there were 3,980 looked after children adopted during the year ending 31 March 2013, an increase of 15% from 2012 and an increase of 20% from 2009. |
| Source: Gov.uk 26 September 2013 |
| Further information: Children looked after in England (including adoption and care leavers) year ending 31 March 2013 (PDF) |
