In 2020, the government sought views on the proposed reforms for independent and semi-independent accommodation for children’s social care.
These proposals included:
- banning using this provision for under 16s
- introducing national quality standards
- ensuring independent reviewing officers represent young people’s interests
- requiring local authorities and police forces to cooperate with each other
- new legal powers for Ofsted to take action against illegal providers
Download the Depaul UK submission to this consultation here:
Reforms to unregulated provision for children in care and care leavers
