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📰 News12 March 2026·2 min read·

Ofsted: Children in Care Face Barriers to Academic Progress

Source: govuk-visas

A new Ofsted report published on 12 March 2026 highlights significant barriers to academic progress for children in care across England. The report identifies inconsistencies in local authority practice and unclear national expectations as key obstacles, despite positive efforts by many schools and colleges. Ofsted calls for greater consistency to help looked-after children reach their full potential.

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