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Children in residential care have experienced trauma which needs to be addressed.

Best Practice 1 February 2024

Trauma-informed practice in residential child care settings

Bolton’s latest Ofsted report includes praise for progress made in areas such as early help and transitions for disabled children. Picture: Jason/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 1 February 2024

Local Spotlight: Bolton Council

Young care-experienced parents advocate for better support through dialogue with social care professionals. Picture: Ohana

Best Practice 1 February 2024

Young care-experienced parents build confidence in developing support networks

The consultation seeks views on guidance around the use of project teams. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 February 2024

Consultation launches on statutory guidance for council use of agency social workers

Over the past 20 years, trauma-informed approaches have become increasingly popular. Picture: ILOLI/Adobe Stock

Features 31 January 2024

Special Report: Trauma-Informed Care

Liverpool Council was rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted in May last year. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 January 2024

Liverpool’s ‘inadequate’ children’s services improving, says Ofsted

Integrated care systems were introduced in July 2022. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 January 2024

Call for greater involvement of children’s social care in local health plans

The report highlighted a number of barriers to ensuring proper safeguarding of children. Picture: creo77/Adobe Stock

News 30 January 2024

Sector recruitment challenges key barrier to safeguarding children, report warns

Charity Become has called for care-experienced children to be 'actively involved in care reforms'. Picture: EU/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 January 2024

Six reasons Care Review reforms need strengthening to succeed

Researchers looked at common risk factors. Picture: Esthermm/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 January 2024

Research reveals trends in child social care demand and outcomes

NASAP has been launched to enhance the quality of supported accommodation. Picture: Geerte/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 January 2024

New era for supporting children

Care-experienced young people were invited to share their views at both council meetings. Picture: Terry Galloway

News 30 January 2024

Two more councils vote to recognise care experience as a protected characteristic

Spending on private residential care placements has increased by around £400m in 12 months. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 30 January 2024

Annual spending by councils on private children’s home placements soars

The decision was made in London's High Court. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 January 2024

Judge highlights ‘gargantuan’ challenges in finding suitable welfare placements

'Councils, of course, still face difficult decisions when setting their budgets for 2024/25,' leaders say. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

News 25 January 2024

Councils still face ‘difficult decisions’ despite children’s services funding boost