Martin Ford 13 June 2023

Ofsted chief apologises after Doncaster abuse and neglect

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Chief inspector Amanda Spielman has apologised after Ofsted failed to uncover ‘very serious’ abuse and neglect at three residential settings in Doncaster.

A national review last year demanded urgent action from Ofsted to ensure all children with complex needs and disabilities living in similar children’s homes were ‘safe and well’ after finding a number of complaints had been made to the inspectorate dating back to 2015.

Giving evidence to the Education Committee today, Ms Spielman said the ‘system clearly didn’t work as well as it should’ and there were ‘lessons for all the agencies involved, including Ofsted’.

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