Children's homesComing up

Ofsted's ownership statistics for children's social care are due in November

Published 27 October 2026 · Drafted with AI, checked by an editor

The release will show who owns children's homes and other social care providers at 31 March 2026.

What changedOfsted announced a statistics release on the ownership of children's social care providers.Who it affectsProviders, commissioners and investors watching market concentration.What to doNo action. We will summarise it when it lands.Key datesProvisionally November 2026.

The announcement says the statistics provide information about the ownership of children's social care in England as at 31 March 2026.

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Ownership of children's social care providers in England 2026 (GOV.UK)
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