Independent report

Children's residential care in England

Sir Martin Narey’s independent review of children’s residential care in England, and the government's response.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 4 July 2016
• Last updated: 20 December 2016 — See all updates

This was published under the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

Applies to England

Documents

Residential care in England

PDF, 728 KB, 84 pages

Government response to Sir Martin Narey’s independent review of residential care

Ref: DFE-00358-2016

PDF, 494 KB, 26 pages

Details

The Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Education asked Sir Martin Narey to review children’s residential care in England.

Sir Martin’s report:

• looks at the role of residential care within the wider care system
• recommends how to improve the outcomes of children in residential care

The data annex ‘Looked-after children in residential care: analysis’ is also available.

The government response is also available.

Published 4 July 2016

Last updated 20 December 2016 + show all updates

1. 20 December 2016

   Added government response.

2. 4 July 2016

   First published.