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New guidance ‘strengthens the argument’ for moving away from metal handcuffs. Picture: Jan H. Andersen/Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 September 2023

Briefing: custody restraint ban

Siblings’ behaviour should always be considered in the context of the wider family. Picture: Sunny studio/Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 September 2023

Spotlight on sibling sexual abuse

Maureen McKenna: ‘Schools cannot do this on their own’

Features 26 September 2023

Interview: Maureen McKenna, education expert advising London’s VRU

Social workers must be mindful that the reports they fill out may be read one day by the children in care they are writing about. Picture: Krakenimages.com/Adobe Stock

Features 26 September 2023

The dos and don’ts of case recording

Children can be placed in residential care outside their local area due to a shortage of certain types of provision. Picture: Jevanto Productions/Adobe Stock

Other 26 September 2023

Residential Care: Key policy developments

Local authorities need to have sufficient resources to deliver their statutory duties. Picture: Yakobchuk Olena/Adobe Stock

Other 26 September 2023

The Big Debate: Will new regulations improve the standard of residential care?

Hull will open its 16th home by the end of the year, three of which can accommodate disabled children and young people. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 26 September 2023

Hull invests so children in care stay connected

The Croft has two CAMHS-enhanced outreach workers onsite Monday to Friday to provide bespoke specialist intervention. Picture: Lightfield Studios/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 26 September 2023

Home’s therapeutic provision helps to foster independence

The partnership offers young people homes that have the right clinical support

Best Practice 26 September 2023

Homes for young people with complex needs

More young people are now accessing specialist services such as assessments for autism and ADHD. Picture: Photographee.eu/Adobe Stock

Features 26 September 2023

Inspections clinic: Youth justice services

Natalie Webb: "The benefit of having someone who truly believes in the charity’s work is that the relationship can be long-lasting and helpful."

Features 26 September 2023

Appointing an ambassador

Illustration: OND/Adobe Stock

Funding 26 September 2023

The Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund

Pupils excluded from school before the age of 12 have been found to be four times more likely to be imprisoned during adulthood. Picture: BillionPhotos.com/Adobe Stock

Features 26 September 2023

Legal update: Advocacy and school inclusion

Often thought of as an inner London borough, in fact a quarter of Haringey is green space including Alexandra Palace. Picture: zgphotography/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 26 September 2023

Local spotlight: Haringey Council

All About Me sessions take a therapeutic approach in helping children create art as a way of documenting their experiences. Picture: Blue Cabin

Best Practice 26 September 2023

How artists help children to explore their life stories