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The provider says it has 'stepped back' from engagement with the inspectorate. Picture: Phil Adams

News 8 June 2023

Children’s homes provider tells staff to 'disengage' with Ofsted inspectors

The review finds evidence of a breakdown in information sharing by partner agencies. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 June 2023

Breakdown in multi-agency risk intelligence criticised in review of teenager's death

Geraldine and her former foster child Emma still meet every week. Picture: Geraldine Roseberry

Features 7 June 2023

Experienced foster carer urges others to consider role amid placement shortage

Around one in seven children living in poverty are from working households, research finds. Picture: Christine Radnich/Adobe Stock

News 6 June 2023

One in three children in poverty post-pandemic

Dr Jo Casebourne is chief executive of Foundations. Picture: EIF

News 6 June 2023

What Works for Children’s Social Care and EIF merger launches

Liverpool City Council's children's services have been rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 June 2023

Liverpool Council vows to improve children’s services after ‘inadequate’ rating

News 2 June 2023

Care system 'failing' children by moving them miles from home, campaigner warns

Only one in six social work students currently benefit from a bursary, the letter says. Picture: Katernya/Adobe Stock

News 1 June 2023

Ministers urged to reform bursaries for social work students

Chief social worker for children and families Isabelle Trowler is on the panel. Picture: Isabelle Trowler

News 1 June 2023

Expert panel to oversee RSHE review announced

The collapse calls into question government plans for regional care co-operatives, experts say. Picture: Hero Images/Adobe Stock

News 1 June 2023

North East regional procurement framework for residential care collapses

The government should encourage voluntary organisations to open children's homes, leaders say. Picture: Martinan/Adobe Stock

News 31 May 2023

Research links increase in outsourcing residential child care to placement instability

Xorin is one of the teenagers featured on the show. Picture: Richard Ansett/Channel 4

News 31 May 2023

Council sees social work recruitment boost after Channel 4 documentary airs

Experienced social workers can be offered as much as £8,000 to take permanent roles. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 May 2023

Local authorities introduce ‘welcome payments’ in agency recruitment battle

Last year there were fewer children and family social worker starters than leavers. Picture: Andreaobzerova/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 May 2023

Councils turn to ‘golden hellos' to solve social worker shortage

Remuneration must be part of a wider package of training and support for staff. Picture: fizkes/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 May 2023

Factors behind social work staff retention