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The review found around 280 concerns had been raised but not acted on. Picture: SMolaw11/Adobe Stock

News 17 January 2024

Sexual exploitation review finds child protection failings at Rochdale Council

John Pearce says the strength of staff's relationships with young people help them to fulfil their potential. Picture: ADCS

News 17 January 2024

Praise for council’s care leaver support package

Greater support is needed for councils to keep reunited families together, councils say. Picture: Rawpixelcom/Adobe Stock

News 17 January 2024

Three in four councils appeal for more support to reunite families, survey finds

Keith Bishop is a foster dad, youth worker and senior lecturer. Picture: Keith Bishop

Blogs 17 January 2024

The case for ending privatisation of children’s social care

Graham Caldow is an author who supports parents to enhance their children's life skills. Picture: Ambition PR

Blogs 17 January 2024

Why a legacy of financial organisation is essential for our children with additional needs

Mary Jackson is chief executive of Frontline. Picture: Frontline

Blogs 17 January 2024

Frontline Awards celebrate social work

The report calls for more funding to allow the expansion of childcare in the capital to be possible. Picture: Oksana Kuzmina/ Adobe Stock

News 16 January 2024

Capital lacks infrastructure to support government childcare expansion, says London Assembly

Ofsted have raised concerns over the treatment of children with complex needs in residential care. Picture: UK Government

News 16 January 2024

Children's homes 'reluctant' to accept children with complex needs, Ofsted reports

Staffordshire's care leaver offer was said to "require improvement". Picture: Staffordshire County Council

News 15 January 2024

Ofsted criticises council over 'unsuitable' placements for care leavers

The councils says greater numbers of children with EHCPs are accessing specialist provision. Picture: Juanci/Adobe Stock

News 15 January 2024

Growing SEND costs could lead to insolvency, council warns

Sir Andrew McFarlane: 'Expansion of the pilot is a huge step in increasing transparency of the judiciary.'

News 12 January 2024

Major expansion of family court reporting pilot announced

Children's services in Bromley improved from 'good' to 'outstanding' in their Ofsted rating. Picture: Bromley Council

News 12 January 2024

Council’s children’s services rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted

Webb: 'The reasons behind attendance problems are complex and multi-faceted'.

Blogs 12 January 2024

Tackling persistent absenteeism in 2024

Grigg: 'Federations are not often noticed as part of our voluntary sector infrastructure'.

Blogs 12 January 2024

Can federations weather the perfect storm?

Samuel: 'Be honest with children about problems'.

Blogs 12 January 2024

The outlook for children’s mental health in 2024