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Unregulated supported accommodation should be banned for all under-18s, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 May 2021

Government sets out proposed national standards for unregulated accommodation

The Competition and Markets Authority is studying the children's social care market

News 24 May 2021

Children's sector leaders urge greater scrutiny of social care providers

Funding has been announced to improve teaching in underperforming areas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 May 2021

Government funding to boost education for children in disadvantaged areas

Unregulated supported accommodation should be banned for all under-18s, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 May 2021

Legal action challenges DfE decision not to ban unregulated accommodation for 16-17 year olds

The Fostering Network are asking more people to become foster carers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 May 2021

#Chances4Children: Foster carers celebrated during Foster Care Fortnight

The programme offers training positions for 35 people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 May 2021

DCS retention scheme to launch second phase

Youth groups are now permitted to meet inside and out. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 May 2021

Easing of Covid-19 restrictions: what new rules mean for children's sector

Deprived areas present higher risks of child mortality, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 May 2021

Hundreds of child deaths linked to deprivation 'avoidable', report shows

There are 180,000 children in kinship care in the UK. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 May 2021

Children in kinship care to receive more support to secure school place

Andy Elvin: excessive profits are being made by some agencies. Picture: TACT

News 13 May 2021

End profiteering from foster care, campaigners urge

Most parents say they would support their children past the age of 16. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 May 2021

Campaign to ban unregulated accommodation for all children ramps up

Increased use of kinship care and special guardianship orders will be prioritised by the ADCS. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 May 2021

Key issues highlighted in new ADCS position paper

The study will look at ways to combat child criminal and sexual exploitation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2021

Major study to explore new ways to prevent child exploitation

Small group discussions will be one way of taking part in the Care Review. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2021

How to get involved with the Care Review

Foster care agencies are encouraging more people to adopt. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2021

Five ways to take part in Foster Care Fortnight