• Care homes in England reject vulnerable children to protect Ofsted ratings

    Care homes in England reject vulnerable children to protect Ofsted ratings
    Young people with complex needs face long waits for places because providers fear negative watchdog reportsSome care homes in England are refusing to take children with complex needs because they are worried it might affect their Ofsted inspection ratings, fuelling concern that vulnerable young people in the social care system are having to wait months or even years for a stable home.Last month, an Ofsted report said nine out of 10 councils often struggle to find homes for children with complex

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