Research and analysis
Children’s homes workforce census: stage 1 findings 2023
Findings from stage 1 of the children’s homes workforce census.
Applies to England
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The children’s homes workforce census is a 3-stage research study.
This report covers stage 1 which was an attempted census of all children’s homes in England, conducted in 2023.
It provides information for the children’s homes sector and policy makers.
Topics covered include:
- staff recruitment
- staff retention
- profile of the children’s homes workforce
- qualification level of staff
- homes use of agency staff
- services that homes provide
Published 21 March 2024