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NEW: Government urged to end the wilful neglect of teenagers in care. Timeline showing how last government reversed the strong, cross-party political consensus that children in care aged 16 and 17 should not have to fend for themselves.
#KeepCaringTo18
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Government urged to end the wilful neglect of teenagers in care
As the new government promises (18 November 2024) “a more secure life for children across the country”, and legislation that will transform the children’s care system, children&#8…
article39.org.uk
November 18, 2024 at 8:22 AM
Finally!!! England should copy Wales and ban *all* profit-making from children in care. But this would be a start at least.

Children's homes: Providers' 'exploitative' profits to be curbed - BBC News
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'Exploitative' children's home firm profits to be curbed
The new measures aim to stop private care home providers benefiting excessively from a stretched system.
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November 18, 2024 at 8:44 AM