Ofsted has published findings from its annual survey of children’s social care in England which gathered views from children, parents and carers, professionals and providers. 8,880 children and young people shared their experiences of living in social care settings, including children’s homes, foster care, residential special schools and supported accommodation. Findings include: nearly all children reported feeling safe where they live; children in children’s homes were the most likely to report difficulties in getting along with other children; and children in supported accommodation said that they had good relationships with staff, but were the least likely to report spending time with people who matter to them.
Read the report: Children’s social care questionnaires 2025: what children and young people told Ofsted
Source: Ofsted
Date published: 06 October 2025
