British minister visits Copenhagen to study Danish children’s homes
The Guardian reported that UK children’s minister Josh MacAlister travelled to Copenhagen to examine the Danish residential‑care model.
The Guardian reported that UK children’s minister Josh MacAlister travelled to Copenhagen to examine the Danish residential‑care model. He visited a large white house in a quiet suburb, known as Josephine Schneider’s House, which the article describes as one of the world’s best children’s homes. The property sits behind a plum tree with purple leaves and blends in with the surrounding street, offering no obvious sign of its purpose.
Danish children’s homes are frequently cited as the global gold standard for residential care. The British government is studying them as it seeks a roadmap to address the crisis affecting its own children’s home system.
Why it matters
The visit reflects the UK’s effort to improve its failing children’s home system by learning from Denmark’s reputedly successful model.
Key details
- Location
- Denmark · Europe
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- English, Copenhagen, Danish, UK
- Section
- World
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