Dorset委员会的儿童服务面临危机,45%的儿童被安置在县外,工作人员短缺,拖延现象不断增多。 Dorset Council’s children’s services face crisis, with 45% of kids placed outside county, staff shortages, and rising delays.

Dorset理事会报告说,儿童服务的业绩每况愈下,几乎所有地区都被评为红色,包括被安置在县外的儿童人数增加到45%,超过了30%的目标。 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. 工作人员短缺、入职延误以及新案件管理系统的挑战被列为关键问题。 Staff shortages, delays in onboarding, and challenges with a new case management system are cited as key issues. 40%以上的县外安置地点离家20多英里,增加了费用和旅行需求。 Over 40% of out-of-county placements are more than 20 miles from home, increasing costs and travel demands. 其他关切问题包括反复实施儿童保护计划、延长在临时住所的停留时间、学校排斥现象增加,特别是8年级和10年级学生。 Other concerns include repeated child protection plans, extended stays in temporary accommodations, and rising school exclusions, especially among Year 8 and 10 students. 该理事会正在探索变革,包括人工智能,但工作人员因协商而出现抵制。 The council is exploring changes, including artificial intelligence, but staff resistance has emerged over consultation. 只有一个计量为特殊需要的法庭成功显示改进。 Only one metric—special needs tribunal success—shows improvement.