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One in 10 children will experience child sexual abuse, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 February 2024

Compulsory reporting of child sexual abuse 'must be properly funded'

John Pearce: 'We need the government to act in a long-term way'. Picture: ADCS

News 20 February 2024

Children’s services leaders call for cross-government childhood strategy

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News 16 February 2024

Housing association under fire over ‘no care leavers’ advert

Cambridge City Council became the latest council to pass care experience as a protected characteristic ahead of Care Day. Picture: Terry Galloway

News 16 February 2024

Care experience celebrated as 80 councils pass protected characteristic motion

One in 10 children will experience child sexual abuse, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 February 2024

Sexual abuse focused child protection plans fall despite increasing cases

Tameside Council has vowed to improve services. Picture: Tameside Council/Twitter

News 14 February 2024

Ofsted rates Tameside ‘inadequate’ amid rising caseloads

Mark Russell: 'The prevailing narrative, suggesting that some asylum seekers are adults pretending to be children, is not only misleading but harmful'.

Opinion 14 February 2024

The silent struggle of asylum-seeking children

Ofsted lowered Peterborough's rating from 'good' to 'inadequate. Picture: T Crowe/Wirestock/Adobe Stock

News 9 February 2024

Ofsted criticises council over ‘inadequate experiences and progress of care leavers’

The scheme will support both children in care and care leavers. Picture: Seventyfour/Adobe Stock

News 8 February 2024

DfE releases second round of funding for migrant children mentoring scheme

The pilot is designed to support families at risk of entering care proceedings. Picture: Nichizenhova Elena/Adobe Stock

News 7 February 2024

Dorset to trial early help scheme to avoid children being taken into care

Children in residential care have experienced trauma which needs to be addressed.

Best Practice 1 February 2024

Trauma-informed practice in residential child care settings

Bolton’s latest Ofsted report includes praise for progress made in areas such as early help and transitions for disabled children. Picture: Jason/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 1 February 2024

Local Spotlight: Bolton Council

Young care-experienced parents advocate for better support through dialogue with social care professionals. Picture: Ohana

Best Practice 1 February 2024

Young care-experienced parents build confidence in developing support networks

The consultation seeks views on guidance around the use of project teams. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 February 2024

Consultation launches on statutory guidance for council use of agency social workers

Over the past 20 years, trauma-informed approaches have become increasingly popular. Picture: ILOLI/Adobe Stock

Features 31 January 2024

Special Report: Trauma-Informed Care