ITV film reveals serious failings at UK children’s homes

Undercover reporters found evidence of understaffing, inadequate training and closure of homes before Ofsted inspection among other issues

Some of the most vulnerable “looked after” children in the country are being failed by privately owned residential homes that are contracted to care for them, it has been claimed.

Undercover reporters secured jobs as care staff at residential homes in Shropshire run by the two largest commercial providers of care for looked-after children: Cambian Group, which runs more than 160 homes, and Keys Group, which runs close to 90.

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