Independent report
Independent review of children's social care: final report
Independent report by Josh MacAlister looking at the needs, experiences and outcomes of the children supported by social care.
Applies to England
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The Independent Review of Children鈥檚 Social Care was led by Josh MacAlister between July 2021 and May 2022.
This is his final report, published on 23 May 2022, along with:
- the recommendation annexes
- a summary for children and young people
The government鈥檚 response to the report, including actions it is taking to improve children鈥檚 social care, is also available.
These documents were originally published on a separate website. Additional content published to support the review is now available on the , including:
- the
- the within the children鈥檚 social care system
- - the social and financial costs of children鈥檚 social care
- including a cost-benefit analysis of the review recommendations and details of what support works
Following the review, the government published its strategy and consultation on children鈥檚 social care,聽Stable Homes, Built on Love on 2 February 2023.
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Published 23 May 2022