936. Shirley Oaks Children’s Home / Lambeth children’s home

Lambeth children’s home also known as Shirley Oaks Children’s Home was in operation from 1903 to 1982. The responsible owner was London Borough of Lambeth. So far 1887 victims have been identified having been suffering various forms of abuse.

The investigation has been subjected to attempts of having it covered up, properly due to the ownership which could affect the careers of politicians, who basically have neglected their duties to supervise the facility.

It could not have been fun to be there as a child and have been subjected to abuse.

Sources:

• Culture of cover-up saw hundreds of children abused in Lambeth, report finds (BBC)
• Lambeth Children’s Homes Redress Scheme (Lambeth Counsil Service)
• ‘Like hell’: what former Lambeth children’s home residents told abuse inquiry (The Guardian)
• Hundreds of children abused while in care of Lambeth council, inquiry finds (The Guardian)