What are the objectives of a private children’s home?
Private children’s homes are very common in the UK. Local authorities buy places at a children’s home where a child (aged up to 18) will be looked after. The local authority still retains the duty to visit and monitor the child’s or young person’s progress. Children’s homes are inspected and regulated by a government inspectorate which guarantees a minimum quality standard. Most homes are small – the largest often with no more than 10 beds, staffing ratios are high, but the work is hard, very often requiring shift work and great strength of character. Ask us for more details.
