| The Department for Education has published research on children’s residential homes looking at the characteristics and circumstances of the children, and their short-term outcomes. Findings include: residential homes are normally small (average of six places) with high occupancy rate; most placements were short; homes were comfortable but unnecessarily institutional; and although most children were positive about their experience, they were wary of co-residents and there was inconsistent quality of interactions between staff and residents. |
| Source: Department for Education 13 March 2012 |
| Further information: Living in children’s residential homes |
