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Thematic reports are used to self-evaluate practice. Picture: contrastwerkstatt/Adobe Stock

Features 28 January 2020

Joint targeted area inspections: Inspections clinic

Better matching would improve placement stability. Picture: yanadjan/Adobe Stock

Features 28 January 2020

Commissioning: Social care placements

This young Life’s podcast format allows young people to have control over how their stories are presented

Best Practice 28 January 2020

Podcast documents young person’s fight to clarify immigration status

Activities develop social skills including emotional self-regulation and motivation. Picture: Photographee.eu/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 28 January 2020

MultifunC, Scandinavia: International Focus

The Lighthouse project offers a range of support services for young victims of sexual abuse. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 28 January 2020

Three-fold increase in child sexual abuse referrals to Lighthouse project

Dave Hill was appointed director of children's services at Surrey

News 28 January 2020

Surrey County Council to retain control of children's services

The council has apologised for the error. Picture: Northamptonshire County Council

News 24 January 2020

Council apologises over kinship care allowance error

Andy Burnham said care leavers 'face major disadvantages in life'. Picture: Greater Manchester Combined Authority

News 24 January 2020

Care leavers to get free bus travel in Manchester

Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Michael King. Picture: LGO

News 23 January 2020

Council made 'unsubstantiated claims' about asylum-seeking mother

Cuts to SEND provision have led to pressure on children's services, experts warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 January 2020

More than 80 per cent of children in care 'receive SEND support'

The judgement was made public as a 'cautionary tale', the judge said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 January 2020

Court criticises council over 'brutal separation' of sisters in care

Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman said, despite concerns, the report showed "positive developments". Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 January 2020

Ofsted warns over lack of children's home provision

Barnet Council is struggling to fill vacancies for social workers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 January 2020

Council considers recruiting social workers from overseas

Sector leaders have called on the government for a review into the care system. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 January 2020

Hundreds of experts sign letter calling for independent review of care system

Education secretary Gavin Williamson announced the extra funding

News 17 January 2020

Sector leaders criticise government's call to prioritise adoption