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Wider factors influencing the closure of children's homes

There is a sufficiency crisis for looked-after children in residential and foster care. In the case of residential sufficiency, the crisis has now become more acute with the reported planned closure of a significant number of homes operated by Outcomes First Group (see "Guide to OFG" below).

Inspections Clinic: Young inspection volunteers

Regulators can get a better insight into young people's experience of services by involving them in inspections. Jo Stephenson looks at how Scotland's Care Inspectorate is recruiting young inspectors.

Inspections Clinic: Supported accommodation

Providers of supported accommodation to looked-after young people and care leavers are being registered this year before inspections start in 2024. Jo Stephenson takes a look at Ofsted's plans.