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Concerns revealed by inspections include placement and workforce capacity in the children’s residential sector. Picture: Phil Adams

Features 25 February 2020

Five inspection trends

The Local Government Ombudsman has strongly criticised Richmond Council and its external children’s services provider, Achieving for Children

Features 25 February 2020

Ombudsman orders audit over SEND failings

Siblings have a “shared experience” within a family that cannot be replicated in any other set of relationships. Picture: yanlev/Adobe Stock

Features 25 February 2020

Sibling relationships in the care system

The longer a child stayed in care, the higher the likelihood of a stable reunification. Picture: Adobe Stock

Research 25 February 2020

Returning Children Home From Care: What Can Be Learned From Local Authority Data?

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Funding 25 February 2020

Percy Bilton Charity

Increasing evidence of the success of psychological interventions help to make the case for early intervention. Picture: Ekaterina/Adobe Stock

Features 25 February 2020

Commissioning for wellbeing

Donna Lawson is assistant director – employability at Catch22

Features 25 February 2020

Leadership: Inclusive recruitment

Sharon Davies: "I became determined to give all young people, no matter their background, an equal opportunity to thrive."

Features 25 February 2020

How I Got Here: Sharon Davies, chief executive, Young Enterprise

Young people felt that professionals often focused on poorer outcomes, ignoring the potential of care leavers. Picture: Daniel Ernst/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 25 February 2020

Care-experienced young people challenge stereotypes in shaping charity’s marketing

Children take part in creative activities that help them to explore their feelings

Best Practice 25 February 2020

How peer support helps children cope better with grief

Learning Through Play uses games to improve children’s executive function skills. Picture: watcherfox/Adobe Stock

Features 25 February 2020

Learning Through Play, USA

Wakefield Council has boosted investment in children’s services by £14m a year as part of efforts to turn around performance. Picture: Wakefield Council

Best Practice 25 February 2020

Wakefield Council: Local Spotlight

The Ferret: sniffing out stories that have gone to ground. Picture: ADog'sLifePhoto/Adobe Stock

Other 25 February 2020

The Ferret: ‘Amazing’ social workers get sweet deal from DCS

New government proposals would only allow over-16s to live in supported accommodation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 February 2020

Children’s home providers 'to expand into supported accommodation' if regulated

Spending on children's and young people's services fell five times faster in deprived areas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 February 2020

Living in poverty 'increases risk of childhood trauma'