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The Adoption Support Fund can pay for therapy for adopted children. Image: TherapyMonkeyBusiness, AdobeStock

News 4 March 2022

Charities welcome three-year extension of Adoption Support Fund

Only a third of children kept in cells overnight have been arrested, JFKL says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 March 2022

Children as young as 10 detained in police cells overnight, charity warns

The Department for Education has also approved changes to inspection fees. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 March 2022

DfE approves changes to multi-building children’s homes registration

Longfield launched the Commission on Young Lives last year. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 2 March 2022

Lack of family support leaves more teenagers open to explotiation, Anne Longfield warns

Aycliffe SCH is one of 14 such specialist residential homes in England and Wales

Analysis 1 March 2022

Growing gap in secure care options for children in crisis

Emmanuel Akpan-Inwang: "It’s been a great experience to collaborate with a wide range of partners to deliver this project”

Opinion 1 March 2022

Collaboration key to creating more children’s homes

A therapeutic community is an immersive approach. Picture: Tiko/Adobe Stock

Other 1 March 2022

Therapeutic Communities: Policy context

Participants developed greater awareness and therapeutic skills through training. Picture: deagreez/Adobe Stock

Research 1 March 2022

Parenting recovery programme tackles child trauma

Amberleigh’s work focuses on issues such as attachment, resilience and self-esteem

Features 1 March 2022

Amberleigh breaks from norm with larger care settings

Childhood First’s five residential children’s homes hold special events for their former residents to help them stay in touch

Features 1 March 2022

Psychoanalytic and family systemic approach helps Childhood First improve young lives

Some young people likened the transition from care to independent living to being abandoned with support suddenly dropping away. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 1 March 2022

Inspections Clinic: Leaving care services

Researchers looked at representation of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children in social services. Picture: Fresnel6/Adobe Stock

Research 1 March 2022

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Children in Child Welfare Services in England

Children and parents think about their own "super powers" at a puppet workshop

Best Practice 1 March 2022

Positive changes for children at the edge of care

Therapeutic communities provide a whole service approach to the treatment and care of young people. Picture: highwaystarz/Adobe Stock

Features 1 March 2022

Therapeutic Communities: Special Report

Music therapy intervention can support children’s ability to relate to adults and peers. Picture: kegfire/Adobe Stock

Other 1 March 2022

How music therapy supports children in therapeutic settings