Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
PulseExploreClubsResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeClubsExplore
July 4, 2026BMJ Public HealthOpen Access

Unplanned placement changes in children’s homes: an observational study of national administrative data on children in care and providers in England

View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Authors

RHRick HoodAGAllie GoldacreEMEmma Martin

Discussion

Loading...

Member takes

Overview

Observational study analyzes unplanned placement changes in children’s homes, indicating provider impact on instability.

Key Points

  • The study aims to identify factors associated with unplanned placement changes for children in care in England.
  • Secondary analysis of national administrative data for children placed in children’s homes (2019-2023).
  • Focus on children continuously in care for at least 1 year and unplanned placement changes within the first year.
  • Regression analysis of child-level and provider-level factors.
  • Higher rates of unplanned changes were associated with children aged 15–16, mixed heritage backgrounds, and prior multiple moves.
  • Local authority owned homes showed lower rates of unplanned changes compared to outsourced placements.
  • Factors like higher staff turnover, lack of a registered manager, and shorter operational periods linked to increased unplanned changes.

Cite This Study

Hood et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a48a72989561a0c2d78eba9https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjph-2025-004219
View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share