Report Exposes Inadequate Housing for Vulnerable Children

Children's Commissioner calls for urgent reform in social care system after findings reveal unsuitable accommodations.

Many children under deprivation of liberty orders are being housed in unsuitable accommodations like caravans and Airbnbs.
The number of children under these orders has risen dramatically from 359 in 2020/21 to 1,368 in 2023.
Dame Rachel de Souza, the Children's Commissioner, criticizes the system for prioritizing profit over children's welfare.
The report highlights cases of children placed in illegal homes, emphasizing the need for law reform and better oversight.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced plans to address these issues with new community-based provisions.