Ofsted criticises council over 'unsuitable' placements for care leavers

Amrit Virdi
Monday, January 15, 2024

Staffordshire County Council’s children’s services have been downgraded by Ofsted due in part to concerns over its care leaver offer, including the placement of young people in "unsuitable short-term accommodation".

Staffordshire's care leaver offer was said to "require improvement". Picture: Staffordshire County Council
Staffordshire's care leaver offer was said to "require improvement". Picture: Staffordshire County Council

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