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A panel of experts is calling for a professional register of staff working in children's homes.

A report has been released setting out fundamental changes needed in care for disabled children.

Last year's report on the abuse of disabled children in residential care questioned practice. In a follow-up, government advisers have set out how safeguarding can improve

The latest report follows a review last year which found a culture of abuse and harm at residential care homes for children with complex health needs.

An independent review is calling for “fundamental changes” in the way residential care for disabled children is commissioned, managed and regulated.

The latest report follows a review last year which found a culture of abuse and harm at residential care homes for children with complex health needs.

Ofsted has apologised for inspection failures which saw "good" ratings handed to two residential special schools in Doncaster that are currently subject to a police investigation over incidents of alleged abuse of vulnerable children.

The government will review the local authority designated officer (LADO) role after an inquiry into the abuse of disabled children identified "significant failings".

An expert panel is calling for urgent action to ensure all children with complex needs and disabilities in similar homes are safe.

Safeguarding review identifies "serious abuse and neglect" at three residential homes in Doncaster.