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The report shares the experiences of black practitioners. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 June 2021

Calls for urgent action to increase inclusivity within children's services

Virtual schools play a key role in supporting vulnerable children, according to experts. Picture: Liquidlogic

Sponsored Features 25 June 2021

Raising attainment for looked after children

The Home Office has been urged to protect vulnerable children and care leavers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 June 2021

Thousands of looked-after children and care leavers ‘at risk of missing EUSS deadline’

The campaign has been launched in response to the Care Review's Case for Change. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 June 2021

‘Social work at its best’ campaign launches to celebrate profession

Lewisham Council has been ordered to pay the woman £7,500. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 June 2021

Lewisham Council failed to provide minimum care to child, ombudsman finds

The grant allows local authorities to support struggling families. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 June 2021

Covid local support grant: key facts on extra £160m fund for struggling families

Social workers have accused the Care Review of "patronising" practitioners. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 June 2021

Social workers criticise Care Review over 'blame culture'

Josh MacAlister: Not enough thought was given to the harm done by investigating too readily. Picture: Frontline

News 18 June 2021

Care Review: Six things we learnt from the Case for Change

Blogs 17 June 2021

Care review: A ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity?

The report calls for more support to keep families together. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 June 2021

Care Review lays out key reforms for ‘shaky’ social care system in first report

Private residential care placements have increased by 29 per cent, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 June 2021

Spending on independent care placements for children up by £2bn, research reveals

Organisations have highlighted the Case for Change's focus on early support for families. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 June 2021

Case for Change: Sector responds to Care Review’s first report

Marcus Rashford is encouraging families to join the scheme. Picture: Food Foundation

News 16 June 2021

Marcus Rashford urges families to use £220m school holiday programme

The Home Office has issues guidance over late applications. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 June 2021

Councils to pilot local decision-making for trafficked children

Last year UASC were taken into the care of Border Force in Dover. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 June 2021

Refugee Week: Sector calls for end of asylum-seeking children ‘mistreatment’