The number of children being placed in inappropriate housing such as bed and breakfast accommodation has fallen by 35% in two years, research by Barnardo’s has found. Using figures obtained from all English councils through Freedom of Information requests, Barnardo’s found that 525 children were placed in B&Bs in 2016, compared to 809 in 2014. The Barnardo’s ‘Beyond Care’ campaign has been running since 2014 following concerns that many councils were placing children in inappropriate housing.
Rise in appropriate housing for care leavers
