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Private and local authority children's homes: a comparison

I Gibbs1, I Sinclair

  • 1Social Work Research and Development Unit, University of York, IRISS D Block, York, YO1 5DD, U.K.

Journal of Adolescence
|November 4, 1998
PubMed
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Children in private residential homes experienced greater family distance and less clarity on care plans, but reported lower bullying rates and drug pressure. Staff in private homes showed higher morale, suggesting complex differences in care environments.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Social Care Policy
  • Residential Care Studies

Background:

  • Residential care is a crucial service for children unable to live at home.
  • Understanding the differences between local authority and private children's homes is vital for improving child welfare.
  • Variations in care provision may impact resident well-being and staff experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the experiences of residents and staff in English local authority versus private children's homes.
  • To identify key differences in resident placement, family contact, care satisfaction, and safety.
  • To assess staff morale in different types of residential care settings.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of residents and staff across 48 local authority and 8 private children's homes in England.

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  • Data collection likely involved surveys or interviews assessing resident well-being, family contact, care plan clarity, bullying, drug pressure, and staff morale.
  • Statistical comparison of outcomes between the two types of residential settings.

    • Main Results:

    • Residents in private homes were more distant from family, placed for treatment, and had less clear/satisfying care plans.
    • However, private home residents showed higher commitment, lower bullying, and less drug pressure.
    • Staff, especially experienced ones, in private homes reported higher morale.

    Conclusions:

    • Private children's homes present a mixed picture, offering potential benefits like reduced bullying but challenges in family connection and care plan transparency.
    • Differences in resident profiles (e.g., "difficult" children, treatment placements) may influence outcomes.
    • Higher staff morale in private settings warrants further investigation into contributing factors and implications for care quality.