Research and analysis

Children鈥檚 homes workforce census: stages 2 and 3

Findings from stages 2 and 3 of the children鈥檚 homes workforce census.

Applies to England

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The children鈥檚 homes workforce census is a 3-stage research study. 聽

This report covers:

  • stage 2 鈥� in-depth interviews with 64 staff and managers in 20 children鈥檚 homes in England, conducted in 2023
  • stage 3 鈥� an attempted census of all children鈥檚 homes in England, conducted in 2024

Topics covered include:

  • services and support provided by children鈥檚 homes
  • staff level findings 鈥� including qualifications

  • recruitment
  • retention
  • use of agency and bank staff
  • training, CPD and career development

The findings from stage 1 of the children鈥檚 homes workforce census are available.

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Published 29 May 2025

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