Research and analysis

Good decisions: children with complex needs in children's homes

A report on what ‘complex needs’ means to local authority and children’s home staff and how they support children with these needs.

Applies to England

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This report explores what ‘complex needs’ means to local authority and children’s home staff and how they support children with these needs.

The report is based on a national survey of local authorities and children’s home providers across England. The survey aimed to capture the extent of difficulties local authorities have when finding homes for children with these needs, and the reasons. You can view the survey questions sent to local authorities and children’s homes.

Published 16 January 2024