Issue

placement stability

4 stories · discussed at 1 council meeting · 3 councils

The continuity and permanence of a child's living arrangement within the care system. The duration and consistency of a child's placement in foster care or residential settings. The consistency and permanence of placements for children in care, aiming to minimize disruptions and provide stable environments. The degree to which children in care experience consistent and settled living arrangements. The consistency and continuity of placements for children in care, aiming to minimize disruptions and moves. The consistency and continuity of living arrangements for children in care.

Latest stories

  1. Council notes positive trends in children's care Barking and Dagenham Council has noted positive trends in its children's care and support services, according to a self-evaluation report presented to the Full Council. The... Barking and Dagenham 24 July 2026
  2. Surbiton to Get New Children's Home in 2026 to Address Placement Shortages Kingston Council's People Committee has approved plans for a new children's residential home in Surbiton, set to open in 2026. The home will provide residential care for up to... Kingston upon Thames 27 September 2025
  3. Kingston Children in Care: Placement Stability Concerns Raised Kingston Council is facing challenges in ensuring long-term placement stability for children in care, according to the Corporate Parenting Annual Report 2024-2025, which was... Kingston upon Thames 27 September 2025
  4. Council to Open Children's Homes to Address Placement Issues Barking and Dagenham Council is planning to open its own children's homes to address ongoing placement issues for vulnerable youngsters. The decision was revealed during the... Barking and Dagenham 25 July 2025