Evaluating the privatisation of children’s homes in England

Thu 19 Nov · Attend in person- OLD 2.21

Hosted by London School of Economics and Political Science

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Presenter: Dr Ben Goodair Thursday 19 November 2026, 1.00pm-2.30pm (35-40 mins for presentation, 20-25 mins for Q and A). Please note: All are welcome to stay on for informal post seminar conversations from 2.00pm-2.30pm. Presenter: Dr Ben Goodair (CASE) Presentation Title: Evaluating the privatisation of children’s homes in England Abstract: How should we understand the consequences of private companies running public services? Over the past 30 years the delivery of children’s residential social care has shifted, so that now 80% of children’s homes are run for-profit.

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