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Fixing the children’s social care market: Recommendations

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United Kingdom
Started April 30, 2026

Fixing the children’s social care market: Recommendations melissa.ittoo Thu, 30/04/2026 - 14:26 28 Report chapter Amber Dellar Institute for Government Yes Public services Social care Education and skills Local government Public sector Public spending Labour Starmer government Department for Education No Many children live in placements that do not meet their needs. The government’s reforms are promising, but rely on more joined-up public services. There is a profound mismatch between the sup...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 30, 2026
Investing in training and resources for social workers is critical to the success of any reforms in the children's social care market.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 30, 2026
The current proposals may lead to increased bureaucracy without significantly improving outcomes for children in care.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 30, 2026
While the reforms are a step forward, they require careful evaluation to ensure they meet the diverse needs of vulnerable children.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 30, 2026
The government's proposed reforms to the children's social care market are essential for ensuring that all children receive appropriate placements.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 30, 2026
Relying on joined-up public services for children’s social care reforms may not address the root issues of funding and staff shortages.
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