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Involving young people in developing services for care leavers is beneficial to outcomes, research finds. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 14 February 2023

Research highlights value of care leaver voice in service improvements

New census data shows a rise in young carers providing more than 20 hours of unpaid care to loved ones. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

News 14 February 2023

Nearly 140,000 young people providing unpaid care to loved ones, census finds

David Simmonds is the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on migration. Picture: UK Parliament

News 13 February 2023

David Simmonds calls for creation of asylum seeker visa

Lancashire County Council's children's services are now rated 'good' by Ofsted. Picture: James/Adobe Stock

News 13 February 2023

Ofsted praises ‘transformation’ of children’s services at Lancashire County Council

As many as 440,000 children are living in poverty, Action for Children warns. Picture: LuxorPhoto/Adobe Stock

News 9 February 2023

Overhauling benefits ‘would lift 320,000 children out of poverty’

Councils across the capital have signed up to the pledge. Picture: Rabbit75_fot/Adobe Stock

News 9 February 2023

London boroughs join scheme to halt ‘expensive bidding wars’ for social workers

Ombudsman Michael King found that West Berkshire Council had failed to fulfil its duty to support woman and children fleeing threats of violence. Picture: Office of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

News 9 February 2023

Council failed to support woman and children fleeing violence, ombudsman finds

Long delays in cases reaching conclusion may delay development for children and young people, the CSA Centre warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 February 2023

Child sexual abuse offences surpass 100,000 for the first time

Ofsted inspectors say more improvement is needed at Blackpool's children's services to ensure all children get the protection they need. Picture: Christopher Baigent/ Adobe Stock

News 8 February 2023

Ofsted praises ‘accelerated improvements’ in Blackpool’s children’s services

Family assessment social workers are among those eligible for benefits. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 February 2023

Council offers £12K loyalty payment to social workers

Helen Hayes described the government's response to the Care Review as 'piecemeal'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 6 February 2023

Care Review response: Labour slams 'piecemeal' measures for reform

Supported accommodation 'has no place in an ambitious care system', Anne Longfield says. Picture: kegfire/Adobe Stock

News 3 February 2023

Care Review response renews debate over use of supported accomodation for teenagers

Multi-agency family protection units are set to be rolled-out. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 3 February 2023

Care Review response: New child protection role among measures planned for workforce reform

Children's minister Claire Coutinho describes the strategy as a 'fact-finding mission'. Picture: Department for Education

News 2 February 2023

Care Review response: Government reveals £200m plan for children’s social care reforms

The report includes increased support for councils to deliver increased early help services. Picture: Prostock Studio/Adobe Stock

News 2 February 2023

Care Review response: Funding fears over government’s £200m plan to overhaul children’s social care