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Leaders of children's services have urged the government to improve communication across departments. Picture: Nenadaksic/Adobe Stock

News 20 February 2023

Directors blame disjointed policy and onerous inspection for high turnover rates

Local authorities are planning to raise council tax in order to fund vital social care services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 February 2023

Children's social care funding key driver behind council tax increases

Lancashire County Council's children's services are now rated 'good' by Ofsted. Picture: James/Adobe Stock

News 13 February 2023

Ofsted praises ‘transformation’ of children’s services at Lancashire County Council

Ombudsman Michael King found that West Berkshire Council had failed to fulfil its duty to support woman and children fleeing threats of violence. Picture: Office of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

News 9 February 2023

Council failed to support woman and children fleeing violence, ombudsman finds

Long delays in cases reaching conclusion may delay development for children and young people, the CSA Centre warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 February 2023

Child sexual abuse offences surpass 100,000 for the first time

Ofsted inspectors say more improvement is needed at Blackpool's children's services to ensure all children get the protection they need. Picture: Christopher Baigent/ Adobe Stock

News 8 February 2023

Ofsted praises ‘accelerated improvements’ in Blackpool’s children’s services

News 31 January 2023

In the latest edition of CYP Now: Therapeutic care, charity sustainability, play provision

The same economic factors that make life more difficult for children, young people and families also have an impact on charities’ ability to deliver services to help them. Picture: marian stoev/EyeEm/Adobe Stock

Features 31 January 2023

How charities are doing more for less

Three quarters of children’s services leaders are unable or rarely able to find therapeutic placements for children. Picture: Drazen/Adobe Stock

Other 31 January 2023

Therapeutic Care: Policy context

Funding 31 January 2023

Challenge Fund 2

Some children have spent the majority of their lives in poverty, experts warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 January 2023

One million under-fours ‘growing up in poverty’

Deborah McMillan: “It takes a tremendous amount of work to clear the way for children to truly participate in the workings of our society”

Opinion 26 January 2023

It's finally time to act on what children say

Derren Hayes: '“The Care Review offers an opportunity to rethink our approach to placement making – it is crucial for children and families the right solutions are found'

Opinion 26 January 2023

Children need prompt action on digital risks

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

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