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Domestic abuse practice not sufficiently child-focused, inspectors find

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Ofsted criticisms of 'profiteering' children's homes prompts counterblast from provider body

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Ofsted to stop giving council children's services overall rating from April 2026

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Using a relational approach to transform children's services

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Some children's homes face waits of up to 18 months to register under new Ofsted policy

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Inspectors to probe CSA practice following 'alarming decrease' in number of child protection plans

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Quarter of children's services now rated outstanding by Ofsted

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Hike in number of children's homes sparks fears over quality of care placements

Yvette Stanley, Ofsted's national director for social care
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Number of bids to register children's homes doubles but provision not always matching need - Ofsted

Yvette Stanley, Ofsted's national director for social care
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Ofsted sharpens focus on stability for children in care in judgments of providers

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The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill explained

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