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South Tyneside Council is celebrating a major milestone in its commitment to improve outcomes for looked after children with the completion of three new, purpose- built children’s homes across the Borough. PSB discovers more...


The homes, located in South Shields, Hebburn and Jarrow, have been carefully designed to provide safe, nurturing and high-quality environments for looked after children, and where supported accommodation may be needed for older children moving towards independence. Together, they form a central part of the Council’s long-term


strategy to support children closer to home, reduce reliance on costly out-of-borough placements, and ensure children grow up connected to their communities, schools, friends and family networks wherever possible. 


into the buildings following an extensive recruitment drive to enlist skilled and compassionate staff to work in the homes and ensuring all necessary checks are in place to achieve Ofsted registration. Across the country, local authorities are facing increasing


challenges in securing appropriate placements for looked after children. Many councils are relying heavily on placements far from a child’s home area, often provided by private providers at   on public services. By investing in its own residential provision across the area, the Council is taking proactive steps to address this national issue locally. The approach ensures children and young people who need residential care can remain within their own Borough, supported by familiar services and communities, while also strengthening the Council’s ability to shape and oversee the quality of care provided.


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