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Alison O’Sullivan is chair of NCB and a former ADCS president

Opinion 25 February 2020

Care experience central to England review

Andrew Webb is a former ADCS president

Opinion 25 February 2020

Supply and demand mismatch in adoption

Girls moving to secondary school are among the most likely to suffer from mental health issues. Picture: Alex Deverill

Other 25 February 2020

Therapeutic Care: Policy context

The Mulberry Bush School features well-kept grounds that include multi-purpose sports areas. Picture: The Mulberry Bush School

Research 25 February 2020

Between Love and Behaviour Management: the Psychodynamic Reflective Milieu at the Mulberry Bush School

Therapists tended to rate alliance lower than children and caregivers. Picture: Adobe Stock/posed by models

Research 25 February 2020

Child, Caregiver, and Therapist Perspectives on Therapeutic Alliance in Usual Care Child Psychotherapy

Families can need support for at least a year before a secure attachment is formed and the relationship is mutually rewarding. Picture: Motortion/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 25 February 2020

Agency helps children develop more secure attachments

Milk & Honey’s sessions are co-produced by the young women who attend, with creative expression helping them to feel safe

Best Practice 25 February 2020

Art therapy helps girls affected by youth violence

Concerns revealed by inspections include placement and workforce capacity in the children’s residential sector. Picture: Phil Adams

Features 25 February 2020

Five inspection trends

Siblings have a “shared experience” within a family that cannot be replicated in any other set of relationships. Picture: yanlev/Adobe Stock

Features 25 February 2020

Sibling relationships in the care system

The longer a child stayed in care, the higher the likelihood of a stable reunification. Picture: Adobe Stock

Research 25 February 2020

Returning Children Home From Care: What Can Be Learned From Local Authority Data?

Young people felt that professionals often focused on poorer outcomes, ignoring the potential of care leavers. Picture: Daniel Ernst/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 25 February 2020

Care-experienced young people challenge stereotypes in shaping charity’s marketing

Children take part in creative activities that help them to explore their feelings

Best Practice 25 February 2020

How peer support helps children cope better with grief

Learning Through Play uses games to improve children’s executive function skills. Picture: watcherfox/Adobe Stock

Features 25 February 2020

Learning Through Play, USA

Wakefield Council has boosted investment in children’s services by £14m a year as part of efforts to turn around performance. Picture: Wakefield Council

Best Practice 25 February 2020

Wakefield Council: Local Spotlight

New government proposals would only allow over-16s to live in supported accommodation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 February 2020

Children’s home providers 'to expand into supported accommodation' if regulated