Jo Stephenson

The report found not all young people were getting impartial careers guidance from a qualified careers adviser. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock
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Inspections Clinic: Careers advice in special schools

Ofsted
Family-finding and matching through RAAs was found to be strong. Picture: Linderina/Adobe Stock
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Inspections Clinic: Regional adoption agencies

Ofsted
Westminster Foundation offers small grants for up to £10,000 on a rolling basis.
Funding

Funding Focus: Westminster Foundation

Ministry of Justice figures show 388 children were subject to DoL orders between July and September 2023. Picture (posed by model): Adobe Stock
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Inspections Clinic: Supported accommodation

Ofsted
The impact of leaders is a core element of Ofsted's ILACS guidance. Picture: ЯНА АЙБАЗОВА/Adobe Stock
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Inspections clinic: Children’s services leadership

Ofsted
Virtual schools are local authority teams that support the learning of children in care. Picture: Highwaystarz/Adobe Stock
Research

Improving the Effectiveness of Virtual Schools

Social Care
Schools may need to work together or with local partners to ensure access to certain activities such as swimming. Picture: Yuraksil/Adobe Stock
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Inspections clinic: Physical education and SEND

Ofsted
Ofsted introduced a separate judgment on work with care leavers, allowing more targeted recommendations. Picture: Valerii HoncharUK/Adobe Stock
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Inspections Clinic - social care provision

Education
‘Adequate supervision’ must be in place around food. Picture: micromonkey/Adobe Stock
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Inspections clinic: Early years inspection updates

Early Years
New standards for children’s homes are being devised. Picture: NDABCREATIVITY/Adobe Stock
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Inspections Clinic: Homes for Disabled Children

Health
The researchers recommend fathers carve out time for interactive activities with their children each week. Picture: Mediteraneo/Adobe Stock
Research

Parental Involvement and its Effects on Children’s Education

Education
More young people are now accessing specialist services such as assessments for autism and ADHD. Picture: Photographee.eu/Adobe Stock
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Inspections clinic: Youth justice services

Youth Justice