Changes to social care inspections aimed at improving stability for vulnerable children

In a spirit of generosity and support for families in difficulty, Amal Couvreur, the Gard's departmental advisor, recently made a significant donation to the Maison de protection des familles de la gendarmerie du Gard (MPF), through the association Alphé. Alphé brings together accompaniment professionals to raise awareness of the real dynamics of harassment and accompanies all stakeholders (victims, witnesses, harassers, families, institutions a…

Changes to social care inspections aimed at improving stability for vulnerable children

The changes to the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF) are mainly for the benefit of children’s homes and fostering agencies. They are intended to encourage more homes and agencies to look after children with high or multiple needs, with added reassurance that this will not negatively affect their Ofsted rating. Ofsted research published last year found that 91% of local authorities struggle to find suitable homes for children with c…