Six companies provide half of private foster care placements, latest Ofsted analysis shows

Fiona Simpson
Thursday, July 23, 2020

Half of all private and voluntary foster care placements in England are provided by just six companies, latest figures from Ofsted show.

Ofsted's Yvette Stanley says demand for children’s social care services continues to outstrip supply. Picture: Ofsted
Ofsted's Yvette Stanley says demand for children’s social care services continues to outstrip supply. Picture: Ofsted

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