For the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2026, please confirm:
1. The total number of incidents where physical restraint was used on children under 18 in your care settings.
830
2. The age and a brief description of the circumstances of the youngest child subjected to physical restraint.
This information is exempt from disclosure under Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Personal Data).
Devon County Council cannot disclose personal information if releasing it would contravene any of the provisions in the UK General Data Protection Regulation. In this instance, release of this information would contravene the first data protection principle and therefore the information is withheld.
3. The number of care workers who were suspended or disciplined following inappropriate restraint incidents.
0