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There are good reasons to be skeptical about the value of any predictive analytics tool currently. Picture: Adobe Stock

Research 30 March 2021

Machine learning in children’s services: does it work?

Features 30 March 2021

Digital simulation helps practitioners spot signs of abuse

Appropriate content tailored to each learners’ individual education and support needs is accessible via the AutonoMe app. Picture: Auremar/Adobe Stock

Features 30 March 2021

App gives autonomy to young adults with SEND

Aycliffe Secure Centre was judged “outstanding” in all areas in September 2019

Features 30 March 2021

Secure children’s homes: Inspections Clinic

Research found the use of cannabis and harder drugs increased sharply from age 14 to 17. Picture: Ikon Photography

Research 30 March 2021

Substance Use and Antisocial Behaviour in Adolescence

Participating schools audit their anti-bullying practice, taking in everything from staff training to the types of intervention used. Pictures: Posed by models/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 30 March 2021

Whole-school approach brings down bullying

The recruitment of foster carers in Sweden is managed by a national board, potentially leading to greater economies of scale

Best Practice 30 March 2021

Foster care for adolescents with complex needs in Sweden

Children and young people use the Mind of My Own app to share how they feel with caseworkers. Picture: MOMO

Features 30 March 2021

Digital Innovation in Social Care: Special Report

Fiona Duncan: care experiences were central to the Independent Care Review in Scotland. Picture: Matthew McGoldrick

Analysis 23 February 2021

Lessons for England from Scots’ review

Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor

Analysis 23 February 2021

Nightingale courts not enough to reduce number of child prisoners, say experts

Jeremy Hunt chairs the health and social care select committee. Picture: Parliament.UK

Analysis 23 February 2021

Progress on child mental health

Nurseries have responded to the challenges of the pandemic by working to offer child-centred care and support staff wellbeing. Picture: Trendsetter Images/Adobe Stock

Other 23 February 2021

Trauma-Informed Practice: Policy context

Adults should be honest with children about the threat posed by the pandemic. Picture: Daisy Daisy/Adobe Stock

Research 23 February 2021

Protecting the psychological health of children through effective communication about COVID-19

Early adverse experiences can result in long-lasting changes in reward processing. Picture: Paolese/Adobe Stock

Research 23 February 2021

History of childhood maltreatment is associated with reduced fractional anisotropy of the accumbofrontal ‘reward’ tract in healthy adults

Childhood maltreatment has an influence on how touch is perceived in adulthood. Picture: Nastya/Adobe Stock

Research 23 February 2021

Practitioner Review: Twenty years of research with adverse childhood experience scores – Advantages, disadvantages and applications to practice