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Agency social workers say they chose the route due to increased pay and flexibility. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 May 2023

Social workers threaten to leave profession over plans to curtail use of agencies

More people are applying to become foster carers through independent agencies, Ofsted finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 May 2023

Foster care capacity slumps despite initial enquiries rise

Children with SEN are more likely to be excluded from school, says London's VRU. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 May 2023

London mayor pledges £4m to improve speech and language support

Centrepoint offers holistic support for young people. Picture: Centrepoint

News 17 May 2023

Government must focus on holistic housing support for young people, expert urges

Nottinghamshire council has apologised over the reports findings. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 May 2023

Delays and lack of advice blight SEND support for children in Nottinghamshire

The deprivation of liberty court sits at the High Court of Justice. Picture: Chris Dorney/Adobe Stock

News 17 May 2023

Deprivation of liberty applications rose to record levels in March, figures reveal

Local authorities and organisations are supporting carers during Foster Care Fortnight. Picture: Pressmaster/Adobe Stock

News 17 May 2023

Council reduces council tax for foster carers

The Princess of Wales, Zara McDermott and Kelly Holmes met with young people supported by the Kelly Holmes Trust. Picture: Kelly Holmes Trust

News 17 May 2023

Princess of Wales promotes mental health awareness at youth centre visit

Cases involving black or Asian children took longer on average to reach a legal order, report finds. Picture: Darren Baker/Adobe Stock

News 16 May 2023

Black and Asian children less likely to receive legal orders in care proceedings, research finds

Most children in custody are not receiving the visits they are entitled too, HMI Prisons says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 May 2023

Children in custody held ‘miles from home’ miss out on family visits, inspectorate warns

Cath McEvoy-Carr: 'Many of the proposals do not go far enough'. Picture: Newcastle City Council

News 15 May 2023

North East DCSs urge greater focus on poverty in Care Review reforms

Three quarters of young people felt career ready by year 13, analysis shows. Picture: Lucie Carlier

News 15 May 2023

Research reveals benefits of high-quality careers education

Andrew Willets is principal director of Oasis Restore. Picture: Oasis Restore

News 12 May 2023

Secure school advertises teaching and social care roles

Disadvantaged young people take longer to 'bounce back' from extreme weather, the report finds. Picture: Tgordievskaya/Adobe Stock

News 11 May 2023

Disadvantaged young people being ‘hit harder by climate crisis’

The majority of migrant parents asked are worried about the cost-of-living crisis. Picture: fotoduets/Adobe Stock

News 11 May 2023

Migrant families without access to benefits struggling to feed children, research warns