Tag Archives: Children’s home

Council could face legal battle over £8.6m children’s home deal

Posted on October 13, 2026 by insidecroydon

Findings of Ofsted inspectors are ‘difficult to reconcile’ with council’s report about care at a children’s home, as Town Hall says that it needs to be ‘clearer’ with service providers. By STEVEN DOWNES The establishment of a children’s home to … Continue reading →

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Children’s home in contract row given a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating

Posted on October 13, 2026 by insidecroydon

Government inspectors who visited the council-owned children’s home contradict the Town Hall’s critical report that prompted the cancellation of an £8.6m, seven-year contract. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES The Croydon children’s home where the council cancelled its management contract with a … Continue reading →

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Council cancels £8.6m children’s home contract after 6 months

Posted on September 18, 2026 by insidecroydon

‘Hospital admissions’ of children in care are among serious concerns over the management of a home which was only registered in March. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES Croydon Council has served notice on a contract for managing a children’s home less … Continue reading →

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