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A backlog of 170 complaints have been uncovered in Kent County Council's children's services. Picture: Steve/Adobe Stock

News 10 July 2023

Ombudsman uncovers huge SEND complaints backlog in Kent

Care leavers are among groups most likely to be NEET, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 July 2023

Poor mental health ‘primary driver’ for high NEET rates

The County Councils Network attributed the overspends to a surge in demand for children's services post-pandemic. Picture: nimito/Adobe Stock

News 6 July 2023

Most county councils overspending on children’s services post-pandemic, research finds

John Pearce addresses the ADCS conference in Manchester. Picture: ADCS

News 6 July 2023

ADCS president warns of 'untenable' risks posed by placement capacity crisis

Ofsted praised “strong multi-agency partnership” in Lincolnshire. Picture: Phil Adams

News 5 July 2023

Ofsted renews Lincolnshire’s outstanding rating

The Home Office has been urged to work more collaboratively with councils. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 July 2023

Councils fear Afghan refugees face homelessness amid housing shortage

Pregnant women and mothers involved with children's social care need earlier support, campaigners say. Picture: emilau/Adobe Stock

News 4 July 2023

Charity calls for better support for mothers involved with care system

Children must live locally where possible under local authorities in regional care cooperatives, ADCS says. Picture: Hero Images/Adobe Stock

News 3 July 2023

Local authorities not showing interest in RCC pilots, ADCS warns

Wanless has called for a minister for children to be introduced at cabinet level. Picture: NSPCC

News 28 June 2023

Child protection system ‘at risk’ without government action, NSPCC chief warns

Frontline’s new contract will see the fast-track training programme train 1,500 more child protection social workers in the next three years. Picture: Frontline

Analysis 27 June 2023

Frontline evolves its approach to boost reach and retention

FGCs were found to have a positive impact for families. Picture: Rethea B/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock

Features 27 June 2023

Legal Update: Family group conferences

Research shows secure parent-infant relationships can support better future mental and physical health. Picture: pololia/Adobe Stock

Features 27 June 2023

Commissioning: Parent-infant relationship services

Applications made by local authorities were much more likely to be successful than those made by parents. Picture: Prostock Studio/Adobe Stock

Research 27 June 2023

The Discharge of Care Orders: A Study of England and Wales

Three new builds in London will provide homes for young care leavers. Picture: Habitat for Humanity

News 22 June 2023

Toolkit urges councils to convert empty buildings into homes for care leavers

Kinship carers are calling for equal paid leave. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 June 2023

Kinship carers call for paid leave to match adoption offer