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The Guardian view on private equity in the public sector: children’s services must be freed from debt-fuelled takeovers | Editorial
Key takeaway
Private equity debt loading in children's services leads to Ofsted downgrades and care quality deterioration.
- Step 11st-order: PE firms load Compass Community with debt, reducing financial flexibility.
- Step 22nd-order: Debt service costs force cuts in staffing and resources, leading to Ofsted downgrades.
- Step 33rd-order: Local authorities redirect placements to higher-rated providers, reducing Compass's revenue and occupancy.
Source: Guardian Business
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