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Lynn Perry is chief executive of Barnardo's. Picture: Barnardo's

Blogs 22 July 2022

Help make sure children in care have a friend they can count on

Kensington and Chelsea Council has been praised over its support for children. Picture: RBKC/Twitter

News 21 July 2022

Ofsted praises London borough’s 'sensitive' support for refugee children

The took gives carers a 'deeper understanding of issues from the child’s perspective', evaluation shows. Picture: Antser

News 21 July 2022

Virtual reality films help carers better understand impact of abuse and exploitation

Rachel de Souza has been named as a member of the board. Picture: Office of the children's commissioner for England

News 21 July 2022

Care Review’s National Implementation Board confirmed

More than a third of young people say they have gone a whole day without food, research finds. Picture: Centrepoint

News 21 July 2022

Half of young people skipping meals as cost of living increases, Centrepoint finds

Areas like Sunderland (pictured) in the North East, have faced the biggest cuts in early help spending. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 July 2022

Poorest council areas hardest hit by early help cuts

The cost of holiday childcare doubles during school holidays, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 July 2022

Most councils struggle to offer enough holiday care for disabled children, report finds

Campaigners previously called for such settings to be banned for all children in care. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 July 2022

Care Standards Act 2020 to include supported accommodation for teenagers

Sheffield City Council has acknowledged and implemented the ombudsman's recommendations, according to the report. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 July 2022

Disabled young woman 'let down' by council over abuse investigation

Peers have voted against plans to extend free school meals to children whose parents receive universal credit. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 July 2022

Cost of living crisis threatens pre-pandemic fall in child deprivation, study warns

More than 5,000 children are living in independent or semi-independent accommodation, according to Ofsted. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 July 2022

Third of under-18s moved to independent settings within week of entering care, figures show

News 13 July 2022

DfE names new ministers following mass resignations

Mary Jackson is chief executive of Frontline. Picture: Frontline

News 12 July 2022

Frontline wins £10m contract to deliver DfE social work leadership programme

Steve Crocker is president of the Association of Directors of Children's Services. Picture: ADCS

News 11 July 2022

Ban use of social work agencies to prevent ‘profiteering’, ADCS president urges

Yvette Stanley: 'Children need provision of the right care, in the right place, at the right time'. Picture: Ofsted

News 11 July 2022

Children’s home distribution leaves most vulnerable placed furthest from home, Ofsted warns