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Wilsic Hall, in Doncaster, is one of two settings where failures have been recognised. Picture: Google Maps

News 25 January 2023

Ofsted apologises for failures over Doncaster children’s homes abuse scandal

Rachel de Souza has written to the Home Secretary. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

News 25 January 2023

Children’s commissioner urges Home Secretary to provide greater protection for migrant children

Children in foster care are generally less happy with their family life than other children, report finds. Picture: Freeograph/Adobe Stock

News 23 January 2023

Children in foster care worry more about family life, report finds

More than half the 136 asylum-seeking children reported missing from hotels over the past 18 months remain unaccounted for, according to an investigation. Photo: Nathan Clarke

News 23 January 2023

Sector’s ‘horror’ over reports of migrant children being trafficked from hotels

Nottinghamshire councillors pass the motion. Picture: Terry Galloway/Twitter

News 23 January 2023

More councils vote to prevent discrimination against care leavers

Professor Alexis Jay, chair of the IICSA, presented evidence from the inquiry to the education select committee. Picture: Parliamentline.tv

News 20 January 2023

Government urged not to ‘pick and choose’ child sexual abuse inquiry recommendations

Devon County Council has committed to increase spending on children's services. Picture: Savo Ilic/Adobe Stock

News 19 January 2023

Council increases spending for ‘inadequate’ children’s services by almost a fifth

Children should be treated with respect and dignity when moving home, NYAS says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 January 2023

Charity urges DCSs to end use of bin bags during care placement moves

Organisations warn that the proposed inspection regulations may increase risk of harm for children in care. Picture: Adobe Stock/kegfire

News 17 January 2023

Sector criticises ‘unsafe’ proposals for supported accommodation

Croydon Council has agreed to reimburse the mother for lost university fees. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 January 2023

Council’s failure to support care leavers left four-year-old at risk of gang violence, ombudsman finds

Ofsted praises improvements at Wandsworth Council's children's services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 January 2023

Ofsted praises Wandsworth Council’s ‘child-focused’ approach to children’s services

Inspectors have highlighted improvements in Hull City Council's children's services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 January 2023

Hull children’s services ditches ‘inadequate’ Ofsted rating

Young people in care can be restrained which being transferred between care placements. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 January 2023

CYP Now seeks views on the use of handcuffs on children in care

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes was killed in 2020. Picture: West Midlands Police

News 13 January 2023

Solihull Council’s children’s services rated ‘inadequate’ in first full inspection since Arthur Labinjo-Hughes death

Proposed quality standards include 24-hour access to help in a crisis. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 January 2023

DfE dismisses plea to extend deadline for supported accommodation consultation