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In Depth
Review triggers debate over the role of contact in adoption cases
Review finds poor contact with birth families can cause identity problems, with report author calling for a culture change among practitioners. However, social work leaders say legislation should be revised to make contact easier.
The factors driving variation in children's services spending
Research suggests economic and geographical factors play a major part in how much councils spend on children's services. Council leaders hope the findings can be used to convince ministers of the need for additional funding.
Training youth sector leaders
Graduate of first youth leadership programme explains how taking part boosted her practice and skills.
Checks for looked-after children
Characteristics of mental health assessments for children in care are analysed as pilots set for launch.
Childcare feels the Brexit effect
Childcare's reliance on staff from the EU means Brexit could exacerbate early years workforce crisis.
Opinion
More adoption contact could improve...
A review has concluded that current arrangements around adoption contact...
Research
Trends in Children's and Young...
Researchers from the University of Sheffield and the University of Huddersfield...
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