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Family court advisers support children the subject of public and private law cases. Image: AdobeStock

News 27 May 2021

Family court body raises concerns over Cafcass training scheme

The universal credit two-child limit policy has affected up to 1.25m children according to estimates. Image: AdobeStock

News 26 May 2021

'End universal credit two-child policy to tackle poverty', urge commissioners

Charlotte Ramsden says “placements must meet children’s needs”. Picture: Adobe Stock/Hero Images

Opinion 25 May 2021

Letters to the Editor: ‘Better regulation’ a must for residential care

Javed Khan: “The current care system is reactive, with children bounced around placements in an emergency”

Analysis 25 May 2021

Three key questions the Care Review must answer to improve the system

Experts fear new social workers lack experience to take on cases in family courts. Picture: Valerii Honcharuk/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 May 2021

Cafcass scheme raises concerns

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Other 25 May 2021

Children's Care Commissioning Special Report: Policy Context

Education, care and health services must be joined within the same procurement model as other services. Picture: Ermolaev Alexandr/Adobe Stock

Other 25 May 2021

Reimagining the children's care procurement system

Challenges and trends seen in the London study are likely to be recognised elsewhere. Picture: Stefan/Adobe Stock

Research 25 May 2021

Review of Sufficiency Strategies in London

The study identified five major barriers to the establishment of children’s homes. Picture: Seventyfour/Adobe Stock

Research 25 May 2021

Children's Homes Research

Consolidation sees groups of providers operating under single ownership structures. Picture: ASDF/Adobe Stock

Research 25 May 2021

Profit Making and Risk in Independent Children’s Social Care Placement Providers

A flexible approach aims to meet children’s complex needs, including options to “step across” from residential to foster care. Picture: Pixel-Shot/Adobe Stock

Features 25 May 2021

South East pilot gives care providers equal stake in developing placement contracts

Funding ensures the transition process goes well for both the children and carers. Picture: Gajus/Adobe Stock

Features 25 May 2021

Fostering partnership to boost children's life chances

The funding will help more young people in care remain with their foster carer after turning 18. Image: AdobeStock

News 25 May 2021

Funding boost for flagship care leaver schemes

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Features 25 May 2021

Children's Care Commissioning Special Report

Carolyne Willow says she is concerned the Care Review could lead to the "disappearance of crucial rights and entitlements" for children. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 24 May 2021

Call for Care Review to commit to protect children’s rights