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Josh MacAlister has previously defended his position as chair. Picture: Frontline

News 15 February 2021

Social work union branch calls for Care Review chair to be replaced

Social workers have been urged to tell parents that they cannot be forced to leave their home. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 February 2021

Councils must give clear advice to parents during safeguarding investigations, warns ombudsman

Young EU nationals are not being supported to apply for EUSS, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 February 2021

Vulnerable young EU nationals 'not supported to apply for settled status'

The exemptions mean social workers carry out less face-to-face visits. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 February 2021

DfE launches fresh consultation over extending children’s social care exemptions

Reading Council has made 'significant improvements', Ofsted said. Picture: Reading Council

News 9 February 2021

Reading Council’s children’s services removed from government intervention

Social workers are among those to sign a letter to Gavin Williamson. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 February 2021

Sector airs concerns over Care Review

Adoption UK is calling for improved transition to adult mental health services for young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 February 2021

Calls to improve services for adopted children

The new scheme will support parents of vulnerable children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 February 2021

Support workers to help parents of young county lines victims

Josh MacAlister has vowed to ask 'uncomfortable questions' to government. Picture: Frontline

News 2 February 2021

Care Review team ‘made up of civil servants’, chair reveals

Children's home staff in some council areas have been contacted about vaccines. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 February 2021

Children’s home providers 'frustrated' by inconsistent Covid-19 vaccinations policies

Care-experienced voices should be central to the review, sector leaders have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 1 February 2021

Care Review: Sector responses to launch in full

The LGA's Judith Blake: 'We cannot risk a Southern Cross or Four Seasons situation in children’s social care'

News 29 January 2021

LGA: Care Review must assess impact of privatisation on children's placements

Black safeguarding professionals reported facing barriers at work, new research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 January 2021

Black safeguarding professionals face career barriers due to ethnicity, new study warns

Children are assessed by trained Lifelong Links staff. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 January 2021

Lifelong Links delivers positive outcomes for children, research shows

Tradesmen will be among those offered the 15-minute course. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 January 2021

Delivery drivers and tradesmen offered free training to spot child abuse during lockdown