Annual spending by councils on private children’s home placements soars

Fiona Simpson
Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Local authority spending on private residential care placements for children has increased by almost a quarter over the last year, latest government figures show.

Spending on private residential care placements has increased by around £400m in 12 months. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock
Spending on private residential care placements has increased by around £400m in 12 months. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

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