Bedfordshire welcomes ban on unregulated care homes for children

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Bedfordshire welcomes ban on unregulated care homes for children

A ban on placing vulnerable children under the age of 16 into unregulated accommodation has been welcomed by police.

ACC Jackie Sebire has been a campaigner for the ban

Date - 22nd February 2021
By - Chloe Livadeas

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Education Secretary Gavin Williamson announced the change on Friday 19 February as part of a series of reforms to drive up standards in children’s social care. Placing looked after children under the age of 16 in unregulated independent and...

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