A review into child protection failures has found that authorities missed multiple opportunities to protect children from abuse at what was known as the 'beastie house,' according to a newly released report.

The review was conducted following the conviction of seven people involved in the systematic abuse of children that occurred between 2012 and 2019. The investigation examined how various agencies handled the case and identified critical gaps in the protection system.

The report highlights broader concerns about children's services, as councils continue to fund placements in illegal children's homes despite attempts to ban the practice. Some councils are reportedly paying up to £2 million per child for these unauthorized placements.

While regulations were implemented to end the use of illegal children's homes, local authorities have continued to place vulnerable children in unregistered facilities. This practice has raised questions about oversight and the adequacy of current child protection measures.

The findings come amid ongoing scrutiny of how children's services operate across the UK, with particular focus on placement decisions and the monitoring of care facilities. The review's recommendations are expected to inform future policy changes aimed at strengthening child protection protocols.