OFSTED released a study on childrens experiences of being in care

The 2024 Ofsted survey gathered insights from 6,995 children and young people in various social care settings, including children's homes, foster care, residential special schools, boarding schools, and supported accommodation.

The findings indicate that most respondents feel safe and have positive relationships with caregivers and peers. Specifically, 93% of children in children's homes reported feeling safe "always" or "most of the time," while 99% of those in foster care expressed the same sentiment.

However, 8% of children in residential special schools reported not feeling safe all the time, an increase from previous years. Additionally, children in residential special schools were more likely to report difficulties getting along with peers, though they also had more opportunities to spend time with important individuals in their lives.

These insights help Ofsted assess and improve the quality of care provided to children and young people.

You can read the full article here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/childrens-social-care-questionnaires-2024-what-children-and-young-people-told-ofsted