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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

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

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

DfE workers are among those planning to strike. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 January 2023

DfE and Ofsted officials to join one day strike next month

The report relates to sports and leisure clubs as well as tutoring and youth work organisations. Picture: Matimix/Adobe Stock

News 12 January 2023

Councils urge DfE to address ‘major’ safeguarding concerns in out-of-school settings

The local authority was judged 'outstanding' on the experiences of children in care and care leavers. Picture: Phil Adams

News 11 January 2023

Ofsted hails 'significant' children's services improvements in Darlington

Nottingham City Council is the latest local authority to recognise care experience as a protected characteristic. Picture: Terry Galloway

News 11 January 2023

Nottingham Council to recognise care experience as a protected characteristic