Ofsted apologises for failures over Doncaster children’s homes abuse scandal

Joe Lepper
Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Ofsted has apologised for inspection failures which saw "good" ratings handed to two residential special schools in Doncaster that are currently subject to a police investigation over incidents of alleged abuse of vulnerable children.

Wilsic Hall, in Doncaster, is one of two settings where failures have been recognised. Picture: Google Maps
Wilsic Hall, in Doncaster, is one of two settings where failures have been recognised. Picture: Google Maps

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