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Children in care told researchers that they feel 'safe where they live'. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 November 2022

‘Life is getting better’ for most looked-after children

The proposed hubs would provide support for young people at risk of exploitation. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 7 November 2022

Sector backs Longfield’s call for ‘Sure Start for teenagers’

Longfield: "There are parts of the country where the state is failing in its duty to protect vulnerable children." Photo: Alex Deverill

News 4 November 2022

Longfield commission sets out ‘Sure Start for teenagers’ plans

Inspectors found that unaccompanied asylum-seeking children were being held for "excessive" periods at Manston reception centre in Kent. Photo: Lydia Geissler/AdobeStock

News 2 November 2022

Warnings over welfare of child refugees at overcrowded Kent reception centre

Since the pandemic there has been a significant increase in the number of young people need support for mental health conditions. Photo: AdobeStock

News 2 November 2022

Poor mental health support ‘threatens to overwhelm’ children’s social care

Steve Crocker said councils are being 'put over a barrel' by employment agencies' practices. Picture: ADCS

News 2 November 2022

ADCS chief slams 'unscrupulous' employment agencies and 'profit motive' in children's social care

There has been a rise in child protection enquiries since the start of the pandemic. Picture: WaveBreakMedia/AdobeStock

News 2 November 2022

Extent of rising demand on children's services revealed by ADCS research

Katharine Sacks-Jones said it was "disappointing" to see only one care-experienced board member on the National Implementation Board. Picture: Become

News 1 November 2022

Sector leaders criticise lack of care experience on finalised Care Review Implementation Board

There were more than 10,000 cases of child criminal exploitation identified in 2021/22

News 31 October 2022

Children in need numbers highest since 2018, official data shows

Kelly Tolhurst spent a month in the role. Picture: Parliament UK

News 28 October 2022

Tolhurst quits as schools and childhood minister

DfE is being urged to respond to the Care Review before the end of the year. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 October 2022

Lords push government to publish Care Review implementation plan

Robert Halfon is chair of the education select committee. Picture: Parliament UK

News 27 October 2022

Robert Halfon and Nick Gibb return to DfE

A new cabinet position should be created, sector leaders say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 October 2022

Sunak urged to appoint cabinet minister for children

One grandmother says she is struggling to afford food. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 October 2022

Charity demands urgent cost-of-living support for kinship carers

Care charity Become is calling for a care system which provides a smoother transition into adulthood for care-leavers. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 26 October 2022

National Care Leavers Week: Increase support for children leaving care, campaigners urge