Failures in child protection led to council care home closure

Ofsted inspectors found "significant and serious failures" relating to safeguarding children and management

I'm Nick Meir with news that a care home has closed after inspectors found staff failed to protect children from sexual exploitation. One child had been shut in their room at the Blackburn with Darwen Council-owned children's home, and another was able to leave when an agency worker fell asleep, Ofsted found. Inspectors found "significant and serious failures" relating to safeguarding children and management. The council apologised and said keeping children safe was "a top priority. For more care news stay with us here at Care Radio. 
 

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