Under changes announced last June, new homes could be blocked in areas deemed to be unsafe and existing homes in unsafe areas would face closure if they cannot demonstrate they can protect children from sexual exploitation and being drawn into gangs.
The assessments, which were due to take effect this month, would involve consulting with the local police and children’s services responsible for safeguarding.
But their introduction has been delayed until April after a consultation on the measures raised issues, particularly around risk assessments for new homes.
The government said more time was needed to look at how potential providers of new homes might be expected to carry out assessments of their locations and associated risks affecting the welfare of children.
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