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Children's Homes Research

The concerns of London local authorities in meeting sufficiency duties described in the first study and the severity of this in relation to residential children's homes, are recognised as a theme across the country. This study was commissioned by the LGA to look at the policies, barriers, and facilitators for local authorities and smaller independent providers in establishing children's homes.

Why bigger is often better in children’s residential care

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  • Wednesday, February 24, 2021
    • | CYP Now
Children coming into residential care are often unable to sustain the intensity of living in a small family unit. Larger homes can offer more opportunities to address the emotional, behavioural, social and developmental needs of every child, supporting their psychological wellbeing until they are able to move successfully into a family environment.

Making a house into a home

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  • Tuesday, November 24, 2020
    • | CYP Now
The National House Project works with councils to support young people in care to move into their own homes. Jo Stephenson spoke to staff and participants to find out how it works and the difference it makes.

Residential Care: Special Report

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  • Tuesday, October 27, 2020
    • | CYP Now
As local authorities predict a surge in demand for residential care as a result of the pandemic, CYP Now’s special report looks at policy developments, latest academic research and examples of innovative practice.

Residential Care: Policy context

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  • Tuesday, October 27, 2020
    • | CYP Now
Covid-19 has presented an unprecedented set of challenges for children’s social care services, and this is particularly so for residential child care.

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