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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon Council cancels contract despite 'Good' Ofsted rating
Croydon Council terminated a seven-year contract worth £8.57 million with St Christopher's Fellowship for a children's home. This decision was made despite an Ofsted inspection rating the home as 'Good' overall, a finding that appears to contradict the council's stated reasons for cancellation.
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Council & Politics · IslingtonIslington Council denies suppressing nursery closure news
Islington Council has denied accusations it withheld news of the Paradise Park Children's Centre nursery closure until after the May local elections. The nursery shut on 22 July 2026 after its operator surrendered its contract. A judicial review of the closure was dismissed by the High Court.
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Council & Politics · LondonRichmond children's services: complaints up 70%
Formal complaints concerning Richmond’s children’s services saw a significant increase of over 70% in the 2025-26 period, reaching 45 compared to 26 the previous year. Issues related to children's placements were a major factor, with a notable rise in complaints made directly by children in care.
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Council & Politics · City of LondonCity of London Corporation’s children’s services rated outstanding by Ofsted
Ofsted has rated the City of London Corporation’s children’s services as ‘outstanding’ following a November 2024 inspection. Inspectors highlighted progress in addressing domestic abuse and exploitation risks, with Deputy Chair Steve Goodman calling the rating a recognition of high-quality support for families.
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Property & Planning · BarnetBarnet home proposed as children's care facility
A planning application has been submitted to Barnet Council to change the use of a property in Braemar Gardens. The home, located at 1 Braemar Gardens, could become a residential care facility for up to three children, shifting from its current Class C3 residential use to Class C2.
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