In a new report, following an inspection of Rainsbrook STC in February, inspectors heard concerns from children and staff that a child or adult could be harmed or die as a result of failings at the site.
They found evidence of poor practice that was placing children and staff at risk of harm and failing to give vulnerable children, some as young as 14, adequate care and support.
In some instances, staff had resorted to leaving children unsupervised and locking them in their rooms in order to take a break, inspectors said.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
