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Statistics on secure children’s homes, including the number of children they accommodate as of 31 March each year.
What to do if you are concerned for your guests or their children's safety. Includes what to do if you think they are being exploited.
Guide for parents and legal guardians about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Guidance for sponsors about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Guidance for councils about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
This is an introductory welcome guide for children under 18 who are moving from Ukraine to England under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
What local authorities need to do to place a child under 13 in a secure children’s home, and guidance on when it is appropriate to do so.
A report about children's homes, the services that they offer and the needs that they say they are aiming to meet.
This guidance explains what providers of children’s homes must do under the law when recruiting and employing staff.
When and how to register with Ofsted if you want to open or manage a children's home or secure children's home.
How and when to apply for childcare places and schools.
Guide for local authorities and providers on when Ofsted will prioritise applications to register children’s homes services.
Contact details for secure children's homes in England and Wales, including addresses and phone numbers for each centre or unit.
A report on why children go into children’s homes and how well matched they are.
Findings from a short study to provide insight into the nature of children's residential homes and the characteristics of the young people.
Data on the quality, location, ownership and cost of children’s homes.
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