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More than 70 per cent of adopted people struggled to access support last year, according to Adoption UK. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 June 2021

Adopted children face mental health emergency, warns charity

The report descibes the care system as “a tower of Jenga held together with Sellotape”. Picture: Sandsun/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 June 2021

Care Review turns attention to reforming care sector market

It is important to carefully consider the tone of communication materials for prospective foster care recruits. Picture: Scott Griessel/Adobe Stock

Features 29 June 2021

Improving foster carer recruitment

Teenagers can find their birth family on social media. Pictire: Pixel-Shot/Adobe Stock

Features 29 June 2021

Legal Update: Social media and adoption

Jonathan Stanley has said the complex needs of children in residential care must be considered by the review. Picture: Tom Campbell

News 28 June 2021

Sector concerned Care Review indicates 'uncertain future' for children's homes

The report shares the experiences of black practitioners. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 June 2021

Calls for urgent action to increase inclusivity within children's services

Virtual schools play a key role in supporting vulnerable children, according to experts. Picture: Liquidlogic

Sponsored Features 25 June 2021

Raising attainment for looked after children

The Home Office has been urged to protect vulnerable children and care leavers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 June 2021

Thousands of looked-after children and care leavers ‘at risk of missing EUSS deadline’

The campaign has been launched in response to the Care Review's Case for Change. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 June 2021

‘Social work at its best’ campaign launches to celebrate profession

Lewisham Council has been ordered to pay the woman £7,500. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 June 2021

Lewisham Council failed to provide minimum care to child, ombudsman finds

The grant allows local authorities to support struggling families. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 June 2021

Covid local support grant: key facts on extra £160m fund for struggling families

Social workers have accused the Care Review of "patronising" practitioners. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 June 2021

Social workers criticise Care Review over 'blame culture'

Josh MacAlister: Not enough thought was given to the harm done by investigating too readily. Picture: Frontline

News 18 June 2021

Care Review: Six things we learnt from the Case for Change

Blogs 17 June 2021

Care review: A ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity?

The report calls for more support to keep families together. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 June 2021

Care Review lays out key reforms for ‘shaky’ social care system in first report