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Local authorities are struggling to find placements following the ban in September. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 November 2021

Ban on unregulated accommodation ‘increasing pressure’ on local authorities

Herefordshire County Council has also published an improvement plan for children's services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 November 2021

DfE gives £1.74m to struggling Herefordshire County Council

Local authorities can approve vaccines for children under a care order, a judge has ruled. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 November 2021

High Court gives councils go ahead to arrange Covid-19 and flu vaccines for children in care

Blogs 12 November 2021

A new partnership with local government leaders

Blogs 12 November 2021

Levelling up…it’s not just about buildings and transport

Cathi Hadley will move to become DCS at BCP Council. Picture: West Northamptonshire Council

News 11 November 2021

Northamptonshire DCS resigns

Vulnerable children risk missing out on care, Ofsted has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 November 2021

Foster care system ‘reaching breaking point’ as demand outweighs capacity

If accepted, the case could have led to compensation claims against councils. Image: Pheelingsmedia / Adobestock

News 10 November 2021

Councils not deemed liable for care duties under section 20 ruling

Josh MacAlister at an engagement event for the Care Review earlier this year. Picture: Josh MacAlister

News 9 November 2021

Care Review launches penultimate stage of project

Ofsted is proposing changes to inspections of children's homes and holidays schemes for disabled children. Picture: Phil Adams

News 8 November 2021

Ofsted launches consultation over interim children’s home inspections

Young people reported having multiple social workers before turning 18. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 November 2021

Young people set out recommendations for Care Review

Ofsted's Yvette Stanley described the guidance changes as "a real step forward". Picture: Ofsted

News 28 October 2021

Greater regulatory oversight of large children’s home and childcare providers needed, Ofsted warns

Care-experienced parents feel judged if they ask for help, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 October 2021

Councils asked to sign new charter enshrining rights of care-experienced parents

Rishi Sunak has announced the first CSR since 2015. Picture: HM Treasury

News 27 October 2021

Spending Review: Sunak's pledges for children, young people and families

Social workers create storyboards with children to help explain court proceedings. Picture: Africa Studio/Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 October 2021

Cafcass sharpens practice focus