Children’s services across the UK have demonstrated immense resilience while under incredible pressure during the pandemic. We should congratulate and thank the frontline professionals who are weathering this storm. Sadly, 2021 looks to be shaping up much like 2020, yet we must still focus on service improvement.
While the sector overall has been resilient, in my work with commissioners and providers I have heard anecdotally that serious challenges exist in securing care placements for children with high/complex needs and risk profiles. These challenges include acute mental health needs, particularly step down from Tier 4 mental health placements, and offending, including step down from secure accommodation, alongside the long-standing shortage of secure placements.
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