The inquiry, announced in July 2014 by then Home Secretary Theresa May to investigate institutional failings that came to light in abuse cases involving high-profile public figures, said it is "very concerned" by the absence of professional registration for those working in care roles in children's homes in England.
It has called for the Department for Education to introduce arrangements for the registration of staff but concedes that this may require a period of phasing in, so has said that professional registration of children's home managers should be prioritised.
"Children's homes in England must be registered with Ofsted and those working in care roles are expected to have a minimum level of qualification," the interim report states.
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