At the crossroads of disadvantage : an intersectional analysis of the Scottish data on care

The data system for care in Scotland has been criticised for failing to accurately depict the lives of care experienced young people. This article examines and evaluates national statistics and definitions in the context of education. It uses an intersectional lens and the Care Experienced Children and Young People Fund as an applied case study. Descriptive analysis of both national statistics and quantitative data from Freedom of Information requests submitted to local authorities is used to ev