Children’s minister promises blueprint for residential care in England
Children’s minister Josh MacAlister has set out plans for a blueprint for the future of residential care in England. The published script of his 11 No...
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Category: Children’s Homes
Perspectives and resources on Children’s Homes.
Wales retains April 2027 target for children’s care expansion restrictions
The Welsh Government has retained its proposed 1 April 2027 start date for restrictions on the expansion of existing for-profit children’s homes and f...
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Wales plans trauma-informed safeguarding update for late 2027
Social Care Wales and ACE Hub Wales will review safeguarding standards, training and the national learning framework through a trauma and adverse chil...
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What England’s children’s social care data model says about residential costs
The Department for Education updated its children’s social care improvement and intervention data model guidance on 6 November 2026. It sets out how t...
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Ofsted sets out how it will fine unregistered children’s social care providers
Ofsted’s monetary penalties policy, published on 23 October 2026, explains how the regulator in England decides whether to fine a person or organisati...
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Turning monthly children’s home visits into completed improvements
England’s children’s homes receive monthly independent visits under regulation 44. A clear trail from findings to action helps managers see what has c...
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What children’s home managers can expect during an Ofsted inspection
Ofsted’s code of conduct sets expectations for inspectors and providers in England. A short team briefing can help managers plan access, staff support...
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Wales’s first children’s placement plans are due in December
Welsh councils have until 1 December 2026 to send their first draft sufficiency plans to ministers. Residential providers can help commissioners under...
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