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London's Tower Hamlets has the highest rates of child food poverty, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 October 2022

Report lays out ‘heart-breaking’ extent of child food poverty in London

Campaigners have called for the safeguarding report to be published. Picture: Smolaw11/Adobe Stock

News 26 October 2022

Criticism as ICO backs government refusal to publish safeguarding review

Wilsic Hall, near Doncaster, is one of three settings included in the investigation. Picture: Google Maps

News 26 October 2022

Review finds ‘serious abuse and neglect’ at three residential children’s homes

The implementation board is seeking three people with ‘lived experience’ of care. Picture: ellphoto/Adobe stock

Analysis 25 October 2022

Unrest over Care Review board plans

Zahra Printer: ‘looking to future-proof the covenant’

Features 25 October 2022

Interview: Zahra Printer, chair of the Care Leaver Covenant’s advisory board

Alison O’Sullivan is chair of the National Children’s Bureau and former ADCS president

Opinion 25 October 2022

Honesty needed on level of user voice influence

Andrew Webb is chair of the Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies

Opinion 25 October 2022

Solutions lie in truly listening to children’s views

All parties involved must collaborate to make sure that a care order best provides for the welfare of the child. Picture: Drpixel/Adobe Stock

Features 25 October 2022

Legal Update: Relationships with the court

Kit Malthouse was appointed to the role on 7 September. Picture: Parliament UK

News 25 October 2022

Kit Malthouse out as Education Secretary

Gillian Keegan is the new Education Secretary. Picture: Parliament UK

News 25 October 2022

Gillian Keegan appointed fifth Education Secretary in four months

Care leavers say they need more financial support from a younger age. Picture: MyBnk

News 24 October 2022

Care leavers call for more support in managing finances

Welsh ministers say that 'it is not appropriate to use handcuffs of any kind' during secure transportation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 October 2022

Wales issues guidance to reduce handcuffing of children in care

Ofsted visited the home after concerns were raised about child welfare. Picture: Phil Adams

News 21 October 2022

Ofsted downgrades Staffordshire children's home to ‘inadequate’, amid welfare concerns

Alan Wood has been appointed as commissioner to oversee improvements in Solihull. Picture: Alan Wood

News 20 October 2022

DfE appoints Alan Wood as commissioner at Solihull Council

The seven-year inquiry has published its final report. Picture: IICSA

News 20 October 2022

Child sexual abuse inquiry recommends creation of new child protection authority