The Dumping Ground (series 10)

During a visit to another care home the entire house suddenly collapses. Five of the home's residents are brought to the DG and they all struggle to adjust to their new surroundings, not helped by the reception the rest of the house gives them. Upon learning the news, Jody, who has recently left the DG, comes to sort out the situation. Jody is struggling to adjust to her own new life and seeks the comfort of her old home, but things take a turn when she learns she can't return.

Four of the new arrivals run away in the night, believing they are not wanted. The kids, led by a guilt-ridden Jody, set out to find them before the care workers wake up. The runaways, meanwhile, find themselves lost in the woods and Bonnie ends up in danger.

Feeling fed up with sharing a room with Sabrina, Taz is tasked with helping her feel more welcome at the DG but her attempts end up in disaster. Meanwhile, Clem accidentally breaks the kitchen table and tries to blame it on Bonnie and Wes's plant stand goes missing but nobody will help him find it.

Bird learns that his real dad is a famous musician who is doing a gig in the area. He heads out to find him, but discovers that the situation is not entirely as he had first thought. Meanwhile, Jay tries to keep his brother's whereabouts a secret from the care workers, but more and more kids start finding out and demanding things from him in exchange for their silence.

As Bird leaves to go on tour with his dad, Jay struggles to deal with life at the DG without him. Elsewhere, Clem's obsession over her missing notebook leads to the care workers wondering if she may have ADHD, which sends her into a bigger panic over the possibility of being different.

Kyle's dad returns to the scene and asks him for help robbing a safe. Though he agrees to do it with the promise of them having a future together, Kyle remains conflicted about the ordeal, particularly with Hugo being so dependent on him back at the DG. Meanwhile, Jay and Bonnie become embroiled in a prank war against each other after Jay accidentally hurts Fraser.

Candi-Rose discovers an old necklace that sends her into an identity crisis to find out who she really is. Meanwhile, Sabrina overhears Candi-Rose's real name and tries to figure out who she is, leading Floss and Taz to try to convince Sabrina that the DG is haunted by Courtney's ghost while Bonnie finds Tyler's old magic trick and decides to learn magic.

While spending the weekend with a potential foster family, Sid learns more about his background than he'd ever known before. However, he soon realises that the family is still dealing with the loss of their son Roshan, and when they ask if he'd like to come and live with them, he has a decision to make. Meanwhile, Ben organises a ticket hunt to try and cheer the kids up, resulting in them trashing the house for what they think is a holiday abroad.

The kids notice that May-Li has been in a very bad mood recently and try to get to the bottom of what is wrong with her. When they learn that she has been offered a new job, they wonder if she's made the right choice to turn it down. Meanwhile, the ticket hunt winners try to solve an escape room together.

As the kids prepare to say goodbye to May-Li, Candi-Rose's world is turned upside down when her mum arrives at the DG looking for her. Though she initially believes her mum's claims of having changed, she quickly realises that she has lied and that the day's events mean that she will once again have to leave behind everything she has known for her own safety.

Last Appearances: Stacy Liu as May-Li Wang and Carma Hylton as Candi-Rose

Absent: Halle Cassell as Clem Stephens

Accused of betraying the rest of the DG, Floss is shunned by the other kids and sets out to make amends. Meanwhile, Taz enlists the help of new girl Izzy to deal with a mole in the garden whilst Kyle tries to get in touch with his imprisoned dad.

First Appearance: Zanele Nyoni as Izzy Musonda

Meeting Maisie, Taz finds a would-be kindred spirit as they embark on protecting the local otters. However, as they become friends, Taz finds out that Maisie isn’t who she says she is and with Kyle's help, tries to seek justice. Meanwhile, Bonnie and Sabrina try to find a lost lizard in order to get some extra money.

Discovering how to get good karma, Floss faces the incredibly tall task of making good for all her past mistakes. However, Wes, under the influence of Jay, is getting drawn to payback at Floss for lying. Meanwhile, Sid tries to break the world record for standing still the longest.

As Jay recovers from a knee injury, he is given a huge opportunity with an internship that forces him to consider his future and life outside his comfort zone. Meanwhile, Wes goes to visit his grandparents and struggles to deal with the truth about his grandma's dementia, whilst Sid tries to find an alien back at the DG.

Last Appearance: Cole Wealleans-Watts as Jay Wallis

Returned: Ruben Reuter as Finn McLaine

When Clem’s sister Nicole turns up where she’d least expect it, they both make discoveries about each other that they would never have imagined leading for disaster to strike when Clem discovers that Nicole has lied to her. Meanwhile, Bonnie's jealousy drives her to use new girl Dita for some pranks on Izzy.

With a prized scholarship up for grabs, Floss enters a prestigious baking competition. However, as the heat rises in the kitchen, Floss faces a fierce battle for her future as she struggles to win. Meanwhile, Bonnie's discover of a trophy gets all the other DG kids involved in a big water fight.

Last Appearance: Sarah Rayson as Floss Guppy

Izzy builds a dream go-kart. However, as scars from her past are unveiled, a race beckons. Meanwhile, Kyle’s offer to help Hugo leads to an explosive outcome that will change the DG forever.