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2 years ago
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Transformational investment in children’s social care placements

More places in children's homes for vulnerable young people along with mandatory national standards and new Ofsted accountability to end unregulated accommodation...
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/transformational-investment-in-childrens-social-care-placements
2 years ago
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Ofsted Annual Report: We must do all we can to make sure this generation is not denied its opportunities

The Chief Inspector's Annual Report says that nearly all children and learners have been affected by the pandemic with long-term consequences unknown...
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ofsted-annual-report-we-must-do-all-we-can-to-make-sure-this-generation-is-not-denied-its-opportunities
2 years ago
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Ofsted launches consultation for children’s homes and residential holiday schemes

The consultation contains proposals on new inspection arrangements for children's homes and residential holiday schemes...
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ofsted-launches-consultation-for-childrens-homes-and-residential-holiday-schemes
2 years ago
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Ofsted calls for stronger oversight of early years multiple providers and social care groups

Ofsted has published two research reports looking at early years multiple providers and providers that own more than one children's home...
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ofsted-calls-for-stronger-oversight-of-early-years-multiple-providers-and-social-care-groups
2 years ago
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Inspectorates: Urgent action needed at Oakhill Secure Training Centre

Vulnerable children face frequent violence and excessive use of force at Oakhill Secure Training Centre while living conditions are 'dilapidated' Ofsted HMI Prisons and the CQC find...
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/inspectorates-urgent-action-needed-at-oakhill-secure-training-centre
2 years ago
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Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre branded inadequate by inspectors

Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre has been downgraded to inadequate by inspectors the lowest possible rating...
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rainsbrook-secure-training-centre-branded-inadequate-by-inspectors
3 years ago
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New recovery fund to tackle harms facing vulnerable children

million regional fund for children's social care including funding to support unaccompanied minors...
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-recovery-fund-to-tackle-harms-facing-vulnerable-children
3 years ago
External news

Children and Families Minister speech at ADCS annual conference

Vicky Ford addresses the Association of Directors of Children's Services ADCS annual conference...
https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/children-and-families-minister-speech-at-adcs-annual-conference
5 years ago
External news

'Don’t expect a survivor to tell you her experience of undergoing FGM'

Specialist social workers explain how they support women and girls affected by the practiceWhen social worker Sam Khalid not her real name first began working with women affected by female genital mutilation FGM she found there wasn't much awareness of the brutal practice in the UK She was in her first year at university in on a placement with a Women's Aid team The service I was placed in was just starting its FGM unit...
https://www.theguardian.com/careers/2018/dec/06/dont-expect-a-survivor-to-tell-you-her-experience-of-undergoing-fgm
6 years ago
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We want to attract the right people with the right values to social care | Caroline Dinenage

New government recruitment campaign will raise the image and profile of the sectorThis year we are celebrating the th anniversary of our amazing NHS but we must not forget that adult social care is also marking years The National Assistance Act that created many of the core elements of the modern social care system came into effect on the same day as the NHS act In the NHS's birthday month we have heard many stories...
https://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/2018/jul/10/right-people-right-values-social-care
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