The areas in which homes were best performing include tackling bullying, privacy and confidentiality, and consultation. The percentage of homes meeting standards on providing leisure activities for children and young people rose from 82 per cent in 2003 to 92 per cent in 2006, while those meeting standards on education rose from 62 per cent to 86 per cent. Areas for improvement, however, include health and safety and security.
Lynne Berry, chief executive of the General Social Care Council, says: "The commission's report gives cause for celebration and concern. A third of children's homes do not meet standards relating to health, safety, security and the adequacy of staff."
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