Companies profiteering over children's care - Hampshire boss claims

Hampshire's children's services boss says there should be a cap on profits made by private providers.

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And dumping young people who need the most support in unregulated accommodation is the kind of 'plan' we've come to expect from the UK govt.

#care #children #childrenscare

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Government Attacked Over Plans for Hostels, Bedsits, Caravans, Boats and Barges to be Acceptable Housing for Children in Care – Byline Times

A consultation closing next week has raised concerns with campaigners over the ‘hugely regressive’ plans Campaigners have attacked Government plans they say will turn bedsits and hostels into accepted housing for vulnerable older children in the care system. The Department for Education launched a public consultation last week on new rules for so-called ‘supported accommodation’ […]

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