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In the interest of sharing content relevant to children's services, here's a report published today into the cost of children's homes. 1/

revolution-consulting.org/wp-content/upl…
Make of it what you will. The report is by Andrew Rome, the go-to consultant for the for-profit sector, for the National Centre for Excellence in Residential Care. 2/
The 'Centre' is owned by Jonathan Stanley, former CEO of the Independent Children's Homes Association, which lobbies government on behalf of the private sector. 3/
Accountants can make figures say what they want them to say.

Remember Carillion. 4/
... and the 'National Centre for Excellence in Residential Child Care' is not really national, nor a centre, nor about excellence. It is a limited company, owned by Mr & Mrs Stanley. 'beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/123538…
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The privatisation of children’s services is gathering pace, and it is attracting the worst kind of investor (thread) 1/
Here’s an invitation to invest in a new company called Dimensions Care EIS wealthclub.co.uk/eis-investment… Offered by an entity called WealthClub 2/
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We need to talk about Foundations Stalybridge, a privately-owned family residential centre. This is where family courts send parents and children to decide their future.
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This children's home in Stockport run by the private company Halliwell Homes Ltd. Inadequate by every @Ofstednews measure.
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