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The care bank would allow local authorities to work with children and carers to establish placements. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 December 2021

'Care bank’ could improve quality and cost of placements, charity says

More than half of foster carers say they were not given enough information about a child before a placement began. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 December 2021

Foster carer shortage sees children miss out on vital support, report warns

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes was killed in June last year. Picture: West Midlands Police

News 6 December 2021

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Zahawi launches national review into murder of six-year-old

Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children are more likely to fall behind in class than their peers, according to new research. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 December 2021

Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children three years behind at school, report warns

Lisa Arthey has resigned as DCS at North East Lincolnshire Council. Picture: North East Lincolnshire Council

News 2 December 2021

Council's 'inadequate’ Ofsted rating prompts DCS resignation

Increased costs of care placements have driven Liverpool to find new ways to fulfil its duties around residential and foster care. Picture: ShaunJeffers/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 1 December 2021

Liverpool on journey to sustainable children’s home sector

The pilot needs further refinement before being rolled-out UK-wide, an assessment by DfE found. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 December 2021

Mental health pilot for children in care ‘needs more refinement’

News 1 December 2021

Warning over record levels of youth homelessness this Christmas

Charities and businesses are working to support vulnerable children this Christmas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 December 2021

Initiatives to support disadvantaged children this Christmas

The Fostering Network warns that latest figures reveal a system at "breaking point". Picture: LEXA_1112/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 November 2021

Call for national fostering drive

Pebbles Care has spent £50,000 redeveloping Amble Cottage, with young people playing a key role in the property’s renovations

Other 30 November 2021

Residential Care: Demand, supply and sufficiency

Therapeautic intervention for those at risk of burnout and secondary therapeutic stress was found to make a difference. Picture: Wavebreakmediamicro/Adobe Stock

Research 30 November 2021

Can wellbeing initiatives for professionals benefit children and young people?

Workshops help staff support young people, particularly in terms of trauma, emotional regulation and attachment patterns. Picture: Jonoerasmus/Adobe Stock

Research 30 November 2021

How Wellbeing Charter is supporting residential child care workforce

Young Citizens Trainers co-designed workshops alongside Coram experts to deliver support to young migrants and refugees

Best Practice 30 November 2021

Peer support for young migrants and refugees

Children who live in residential care now tend to be older and have more complex needs. Picture: Mikhaylovskiy/Adobe Stock

Features 30 November 2021

Residential Care: Special Report