By backing away from private sector involvement, the government now hopes it can forge ahead with reforms to children's services by encouraging the development of mutuals, social enterprises and voluntary sector partnerships.
By taking this route, the government has listened to many in the sector who said introducing profit in child protection was a line they would not cross. But only time will tell whether this is enough of a concession to get the widespread backing for what remain controversial proposals.
derren.hayes@markallengroup.com.
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