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The children's social care system should focus on keeping families together, council chiefs say

News 9 March 2022

Children's social care ‘blueprint’ calls for regional system focused on families

Children are entering care with more complex needs, councils have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 March 2022

Councils ‘failing to navigate’ children’s social care market, research shows

Kyrell Matthews died in October 2019. Picture: Metropolitan Police

News 8 March 2022

Kyrell Matthews murder: Council and police ‘missed opportunities’ to protect toddler

BASW raises concerns over a lack of evidence on the impact of fast-track schemes on children's and families' outcomes. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 March 2022

BASW criticises £80m 'expansion' of fast-track social work training

The end of the temporary change could affect as many as 360,000 children, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 March 2022

Charity urges permanent free school meals extension for vulnerable migrant children

The Adoption Support Fund can pay for therapy for adopted children. Image: TherapyMonkeyBusiness, AdobeStock

News 4 March 2022

Charities welcome three-year extension of Adoption Support Fund

Only a third of children kept in cells overnight have been arrested, JFKL says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 March 2022

Children as young as 10 detained in police cells overnight, charity warns

The Department for Education has also approved changes to inspection fees. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 March 2022

DfE approves changes to multi-building children’s homes registration

Longfield launched the Commission on Young Lives last year. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 2 March 2022

Lack of family support leaves more teenagers open to explotiation, Anne Longfield warns

Aycliffe SCH is one of 14 such specialist residential homes in England and Wales

Analysis 1 March 2022

Growing gap in secure care options for children in crisis

Emmanuel Akpan-Inwang: "It’s been a great experience to collaborate with a wide range of partners to deliver this project”

Opinion 1 March 2022

Collaboration key to creating more children’s homes

A therapeutic community is an immersive approach. Picture: Tiko/Adobe Stock

Other 1 March 2022

Therapeutic Communities: Policy context

Participants developed greater awareness and therapeutic skills through training. Picture: deagreez/Adobe Stock

Research 1 March 2022

Parenting recovery programme tackles child trauma

Amberleigh’s work focuses on issues such as attachment, resilience and self-esteem

Features 1 March 2022

Amberleigh breaks from norm with larger care settings

Childhood First’s five residential children’s homes hold special events for their former residents to help them stay in touch

Features 1 March 2022

Psychoanalytic and family systemic approach helps Childhood First improve young lives