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Interim Deprivation of Liberty Practice Guidance (AGNI Judgment 2026)

New interim guidance has been published following the AGNI 2026 Supreme Court judgment. Adult Social Care providers are encouraged to review the guidance to understand Essex County Council's current interim approach while further national guidance is awaited.

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The volume of children and young people coming into Essex care will be approximately 1,200 every year through to 2026/27.

Essex is expected to spend more than £64m across different commissioned services per annum. This is to support children and young people to achieve ensuring those who are most vulnerable. This includes access to a good education and can lead safe, happy, healthy lives.

Yearly rebased financial forecasts reflect changes in the volume of children and young people coming into care. This looks at the mix of provision to match the support and complexity of need required.

Looked After Settings 

2023/24
£000

2024/25

£m

2025/26

£m

2026/27

£m

Registered Children’s and young people's homes

£22.9m

£23.1m

£22.6m

£22.1m

Supported Accommodation

£9.0m

£9.1m

£9.1m

£9.2m

Internal fostering 

£17.1m

£17.8m

£18.4m

£19.2m

External fostering

£5.4m

£4.9m

£4.5m

£3.8m

Supported lodgings

£0.3m

£0.4m

£0.4m

£0.4m

Housing related support

£2.6m

£2.6m

£2.6m

£2.6m

Children with disabilities: Home based care

£2.4m

£2.7m

£2.8m

£2.9m

Short breaks community clubs and activities

£1.5m

£1.5m

£1.5m

£1.5m

Internal overnight short breaks

£1.5m

£1.6m

£1.6m

£1.6m

External overnight short breaks

£0.7m

£0.7m

£0.7m

£0.7m

Last updated: 05/08/2026