The charity has spoken out against the practice of returning children to their family homes without proper support to keep them safe from harm, citing figures that suggest that around half will experience further abuse or neglect.
According to the charity, there is insufficient data on the outcomes of looked-after children who are returned home and greater transparency is needed.
Tom Rahilly, NSPCC head of strategy and development for looked-after children, said: “Care does provide a safe and supportive environment for some of our most vulnerable children and can be the right option in many cases. The trauma caused to children who are abused, go into care and are then abused again when they return home is unimaginable.
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