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Some councils offer benefits to foster carers including discounts on attractions, such as theme parks and holiday parks. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 February 2022

Councils turn to inducements to attract scarce fostering families

Analysis 1 February 2022

Incentive payments: sector split over ethics and effectiveness

The pilot aimed to encourage looked-after children to discuss mental wellbeing. Picture: Motortion/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 February 2022

Lessons from mental health pilots

The chaperone scheme is being trialled at Erdington Academy in Birmingham

Analysis 1 February 2022

Debate: School-run chaperones

The book puts forward suggestions to improve schooling for disadvantaged children. Picture: Andov/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 February 2022

How schools policy failed some children

Professionals must address the exacerbated vulnerabilities children have experienced. Picture: Myboys.me/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 February 2022

Study highlights damage pandemic caused to welfare of children at risk

Nottinghamshire County Council's online promotional work includes films of local parents accessing early years provision

Analysis 1 February 2022

Tackling free childcare decline

Annamarie Hassall: “Succession planning is in my DNA”

Features 1 February 2022

Interview: Annamarie Hassall, chief executive, Nasen

“If there are ‘scientific methods’ of ascertaining age, then surely we should be using them”

Opinion 1 February 2022

Asylum age assessments are unethical

Derren Hayes: “Mockingbird highlights the value of councils constructing a network of foster carers who offer help, advice and a shared sense of caring for each other”

Opinion 1 February 2022

Range of measures can fix foster carer shortage

Alison O’Sullivan is chair of the National Children’s Bureau and former ADCS president

Opinion 1 February 2022

Children’s services reform needs brave leaders

Andrew Webb is independent chair of the Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies

Opinion 1 February 2022

Child deaths highlight the case for doing better

Children in some of the most marginalised situations are at risk of digital exclusion, affecting their education, wellbeing and ability to participate alongside their peers. Picture: Comeback Images/Adobe Stock

Features 1 February 2022

How to overcome the digital divide

Finding the right foster carer in the right place geographically to meet a child’s needs is likely to remain a challenge for some time. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

Features 1 February 2022

Foster Care: Special Report

Research found most council staff considered long-term foster care a positive permanence option. Picture:

Other 1 February 2022

Foster care: policy context