The review was published last week and can be read at: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/534560/Residential-Care-in-England-Sir-Martin-Narey-July-2016.pdf
The report was prepared in response to PM’s request for a root and branch review of residential care. Published last week, the report contains 34 recommendations.
Crucially Sir Martin’s report observes that: “the overwhelming majority of homes are already good or better and I have witnessed the care of children in some of which we, as a society, can be proud. Those who choose a career in residential care deserve our thanks and our admiration, and we should no longer see the homes in which they work as institutions to be used only as a last resort.” p5.
This is a signifiicant endorsement of the perseverance and dedication shown by many across the residential sector. It is all too easy to identify and criticise failings in the conduct of this complex and emotive task, so all the more important to notice thanks and admiration.
I am also pleased to observe reference made to the various contributions I supported particularly with regard to leadership, effective inter-agency working and mental health.