Overview

• Ofsted judged all five homes inadequate after inspectors discovered serious safeguarding and management failings including children going missing and evidence of chaotic living conditions.
• Inspectors reported that one young resident was drugged and sexually assaulted after absconding and that weak leadership exposed children to immediate risks.
• Dimensions Care said it completed an internal review, permanently closed its five small family-style homes and has applied to voluntarily cancel its Ofsted registration.
• Two children have already moved to other registered providers and local councils in Birmingham, Coventry and Telford are securing care for the four remaining youths.
• West Midlands Police confirmed ongoing information-sharing with partner agencies to support safeguarding investigations and protect vulnerable residents.