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Dorset Council’s children’s services face crisis, with 45% of kids placed outside county, staff shortages, and rising delays.
Dorset Council reports worsening performance in children’s services, with nearly all areas rated red, including a rise in children placed outside the county to 45%, exceeding the 30% target.
Staff shortages, delays in onboarding, and challenges with a new case management system are cited as key issues.
Over 40% of out-of-county placements are more than 20 miles from home, increasing costs and travel demands.
Other concerns include repeated child protection plans, extended stays in temporary accommodations, and rising school exclusions, especially among Year 8 and 10 students.
The council is exploring changes, including artificial intelligence, but staff resistance has emerged over consultation.
Only one metric—special needs tribunal success—shows improvement.
Los servicios infantiles de Dorset Council se enfrentan a una crisis, con el 45% de los niños colocados fuera del condado, escasez de personal y crecientes retrasos.