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Most parents say they would support their children past the age of 16. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 May 2021

Campaign to ban unregulated accommodation for all children ramps up

Increased use of kinship care and special guardianship orders will be prioritised by the ADCS. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 May 2021

Key issues highlighted in new ADCS position paper

The study will look at ways to combat child criminal and sexual exploitation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2021

Major study to explore new ways to prevent child exploitation

Small group discussions will be one way of taking part in the Care Review. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2021

How to get involved with the Care Review

Foster care agencies are encouraging more people to adopt. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2021

Five ways to take part in Foster Care Fortnight

Tech platforms have been used to support looked-after children during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 May 2021

Research to examine role of video calls in supporting looked-after children

NQSWs will receive hands-on training, according to Cafcass. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 May 2021

Cafcass launches newly qualified social workers scheme

Charlotte Ramsden is director of people at Salford City Council

News 30 April 2021

DCS changes at lowest level in a decade, analysis shows

The Bill recognises children as victims of domestic abuse rather than witnesses. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 29 April 2021

Domestic Abuse Bill: Key measures for children and sector reaction

Carolyne Willow, director of Article 39, has threatened legal action. Picture: Article 39

News 29 April 2021

DfE threatened with legal action over ban on unregulated accommodation for under-16s

The High Court will hear the case later this year. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 29 April 2021

Universal Credit uplift: Key questions on legal challenge

Council leader David Hitchiner said the council had reached a 'watershed moment'. Picture: Herefordshire Council

News 28 April 2021

Herefordshire agrees improvement plan after damning High Court judgment

More than half of young people said the pandemic had affected their career paths. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 April 2021

Covid-19 highlights ‘stark inequalities’ for young Londoners, research reveals

Services are set to face massive demand. Picture: Akira_Photo/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 April 2021

Rethinking how we protect young children at risk of abuse and neglect

Matthew Gordon: “Sceptics thought we would be gone within two years, but people are recognising the momentum”

Features 27 April 2021

Interview: Matthew Gordon, chief executive of Spectra