As many as three secure children's homes (SCHs) could shut downfollowing a recommissioning exercise by the Youth Justice Board (YJB),it has emerged.
Last month, the YJB announced that numbers of custodial places availablein SCHs will fall by 28 after it opted not to renew four contracts.
CYP Now has learned that the move will have a knock-on impact on welfareplaces available, with up to three SCHs closing as a result of thedecision.
Hull City Council has said that Sutton Place will no longer function asa secure unit, while it is understood that private firm Glen Care willclose Orchard Lodge in London.
A spokeswoman for Hull City Council said: "We are looking into ways wecan use the site and resources in a different way for Hull-basedchildren."
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