Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026: What Children’s Social Care Providers Need to Know

What does the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 mean for Children’s Homes, Supported Accommodation and residential children’s care? We explored the topic during a dedicated Mentor webinar, hosted by Marie Born, former Ofsted Inspector, looking at some of the key changes and what they could mean in practice for residential care providers and their teams. The webinar covers: ✓ Ofsted’s increased powers and provider accountability ✓ Changes affecting agency workers ✓ Greater protection for 16 and 17-year-olds from ill-treatment or wilful neglect ✓ Multi-agency child protection and information sharing ✓ Support for care leavers, including Staying Close ✓ Corporate parenting responsibilities ✓ Changes around intentional homelessness ✓ New deprivation of liberty provisions Whether you’re a Registered Manager, Responsible Individual, Director or part of a wider care team, this webinar provides a practical overview of some of the key areas to be aware of. 👉 Prefer to read the highlights? We’ve also summarised the key points for residential care providers on the Mentor blog www. mentorsoftware.co.uk/resources 💗 Ready to get more from your care management software? Discover how Mentor can help connect your teams, improve oversight and support consistently high-quality care: www.mentorsoftware.co.uk/book-a-demo/