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Children are being 'failed by the system', Hestia has warned. Picture: Hestia

News 6 October 2021

Children of modern slavery victims missing out on support, charity warns

Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board has carried out an independent review. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 October 2021

Serious case review highlights safeguarding failures in lead up to toddler’s death

Extending data collection will help more care leavers benefit from support, campaigners have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 October 2021

Care leaver data reporting extended to cover young people up to 25

Young people are most likely to use charity services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 September 2021

Young people worst hit by charity cuts

It is hoped the site will encourage councils to improve their care leaver offers. Picture: careleaveroffer.co.uk

News 29 September 2021

Comparison site for care leaver offers launches

Charity Pause is calling for an overhaul of the 'letterbox' contact system. Image: AdobeStock

News 29 September 2021

Charity survey highlights problems with post-adoption contact system

The government has committed to resettling 20,000 Afghan refugees over three years as part of Operation Warm Welcome. Picture: MoD

Analysis 28 September 2021

Councils assemble vital support for Afghan children and families

Animations illustrate some of the issues children and families can experience around sexual abuse. Picture: Barnardo’s

Analysis 28 September 2021

Charity study gives voice to the unheard victims of sexual abuse

Features 28 September 2021

Children & Young People Now Awards 2021 Shortlist

Care-experienced young people can benefit from hearing the stories of people from similar backgrounds who have gone on to make a success of their time at university. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Features 28 September 2021

University challenge: help for care leavers

The welfare of the adopted person must be considered. Picture: PheelingsMedia/Adobe Stock

Features 28 September 2021

Legal Update: Post-commencement adoptions

Sue Harrison says the pandemic led her to 'reflect on her future'. Picture: Central Bedfordshire Council

News 23 September 2021

Central Bedfordshire Council’s director of children's services resigns

Liverpool has been praised over its work with disabled children during the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 September 2021

Liverpool City Council praised over ‘effective’ pandemic response

Wakefield Council was rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted in 2018. Picture: Wakefield Council

News 22 September 2021

Wakefield Council boosts number of foster carers who become adopters

Dame Rachel de Souza has called on the Care Review to take on board her recommendations. Picture: Office of the children's commissioner for England

News 21 September 2021

Children's commissioner for England calls for urgent improvements to care system