Following their sixth visit to Devon County Council, since it was rated "inadequate" at its last full inspection in 2020, inspectors warned “there is still insufficient accommodation to meet the varied needs of Devon’s care leavers”.
They warn that “without a concerted, corporate approach” this situation “is unlikely to improve”.
“Too many care leavers live in hotels and other unsuitable accommodation, often moving several times before they are found more suitable places to live,” the council is warned in an inspection letter following the visit last month.
“In the interim, they are very vulnerable. Without the stability of a safe home, these care leavers make limited progress in other areas of their life.”
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