1 What are Ofsted’s key concerns when it comes to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people?
We understand the pressures on the children’s social care sector. As ever, we ask that all decisions are child-centred, focus on safeguarding children, both from harm and the virus, and that decision making is clearly documented. We have been clear with the sector that Ofsted has no powers to waive regulatory requirements but we recognise local authorities and providers will have to make pragmatic decisions about placing children.
Child protection is hugely challenging with schools and other education establishments being closed and this has been reflected in a significant reduction in referrals to children’s social care. Like the government and local authorities, we are concerned about those “unseen” children at risk from neglect, abuse and exploitation.
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