I am submitting a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding children's homes within your local authority. Specifically, I would like to request the following information:

1. The number of registered children's homes currently in operation within your local authority.

2. The number of unregistered children's homes known to be operating within your local authority.

3. The total number of children currently placed in:
a) Registered children's homes
b) Unregistered children's homes