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Research found most council staff considered long-term foster care a positive permanence option. Picture:

News 11 November 2024

Foster carer numbers drop by almost 2,000 over four years

Elvin: 'We need a service structure that is dedicated to children in all types of care'

Blogs 11 November 2024

Adoption proposals offer hope for most vulnerable children

Heather Sandy is executive director of children's services at Lincolnshire County Council

Blogs 11 November 2024

Beyond grades: Shaping an inclusive curriculum for lifelong success

News 8 November 2024

YJB trustee to lead review of girls in custody

News 7 November 2024

Support for marginalised families increases awareness of risks to children, research finds

News 7 November 2024

Hackney Council backs down amid children’s centre closure legal challenge

Evidence of outcomes would often be recorded anecdotally with no scientific data. Picture: Gorynvd/Adobe Stock

News 7 November 2024

Mental health and school exclusions programme to target 250 children in Wigan

The programme will be linked to the roll out of new family hubs. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 November 2024

'Archaic’ model for adopted children's contact with birth families needs reform, say researchers

Blogs 6 November 2024

Legislation review is an opportunity to remove barriers to social care support

News 6 November 2024

LGA calls for council tax and health costs exemptions for care leavers

Children should be critical consumers. Picture: Kerkezz/Adobe Stock

News 6 November 2024

Youth services could curb young people's reliance on phones, study finds

Nurseries face an eight per cent real terms funding cut, according to the IFS. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 November 2024

DfE moves to allay early years funding fears over national insurance changes

Holly Newton was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in January 2023

News 4 November 2024

Home Office to examine domestic violence age thresholds after teenager’s murder

News 4 November 2024

Children’s Commissioner calls for national guidance on child in need plans

Blogs 4 November 2024

Prevention rather than cure: Talking about LGBT+ bullying in schools