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A report on what ‘complex needs’ means to local authority and children’s home staff and how they support children with these needs.
Information on statutory safeguarding duties, potential safeguarding issues, and working with safeguarding partners.
Findings from stage 1 of the children’s homes workforce census.
Research reports commissioned in response to an IICSA recommendation to introduce professional registration requirements for carers in children’s homes.
Statistics on approved placements by type, gender, age, ethnicity and length of stay.
How and when to apply for childcare places and schools.
Statistics on approved placements by type, gender, age and length of stay.
Research into the qualifications, skills and training required to meet the needs of young people living in children's homes.
The support provided to children placed in residential care who have experienced, or are at risk of, child sexual exploitation.
Proposals for framework changes to the inspection of children's homes
Statistics on approved placements by type, sex, age, ethnicity and length of stay.
Paper reviews interventions which have improved the quality of care in residential homes
Ofsted survey report analysing how a small sample of children’s homes achieved and sustained outstanding status over 3 years.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects secure children's homes.
Guidance for those providing residential children’s homes for vulnerable children.
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