The changes, which are being overseen by Nottingham's corporate directorof children's services Edwina Grant, follow criticism from theCommission for Social Care Inspection last year. Inspectors labelled thecouncil's care for looked-after children as "inadequate", with a thirdof children telling inspectors they did not feel safe in care.
A key concern was life for children in Nottingham's six children'shomes, including one with capacity for up to eight children that wasdeemed too large by inspectors. The homes have also seen a number ofreports of assault and a police officer has had to be assigned tosupport staff.
The council has already closed a home in Woodborough Road and another inBeechdale Road is due to close in March once places have been found forthe remaining three occupants.
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