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Political turbulence has led to rapid turnover at the Department for Education. Picture: Marco Govel/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 October 2022

Minister changes raise concerns

Andrew Webb is chair of the Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies

Opinion 25 October 2022

Solutions lie in truly listening to children’s views

Incorporating town planning decisions that consider the needs and wishes of children can benefit their physical and mental health while encouraging independence. Picture: Lightfield Studios/Adobe Stock

Features 25 October 2022

Making towns child friendly

Ofsted has seen more social workers move to agency work and change the way they work with local authorities. Picture: nenetus/Adobe Stock

Features 25 October 2022

Inspections Clinic: Children’s services inspections

All parties involved must collaborate to make sure that a care order best provides for the welfare of the child. Picture: Drpixel/Adobe Stock

Features 25 October 2022

Legal Update: Relationships with the court

Extra’s groups and courses aim to support parents and carers to develop their skills and bring out the best in their children. Pictures: Extra

Best Practice 25 October 2022

Parents hone their skills thanks to extra support

Peer-to-peer support is highly valued in helping bereaved children express grief. Picture: Ermolaev Alexandr/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 25 October 2022

Suicide bereavement support, Denmark

Scott Roberts: “It’s rewarding to help someone experience the activities that I have often taken for granted”

Best Practice 25 October 2022

How I Got Here: Scott Roberts, home support worker, Barnardo’s

Ofsted visited the home after concerns were raised about child welfare. Picture: Phil Adams

News 21 October 2022

Ofsted downgrades Staffordshire children's home to ‘inadequate’, amid welfare concerns

Emily Aklan at the launch of her new book which tracks the journey of social care provider Serenity Welfare. Picture: Emily Aklan/Serenity Welfare

Features 3 October 2022

The Road to Serenity: Founder of social care provider publishes memoir

News 28 September 2022

In the latest edition of CYP Now: Mental health in schools, cost of living, leaving care special

Laws provide a framework for change. Picture: Ivan/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 September 2022

Lords’ legislative review should focus on role of culture change

Denise Hatton is chief executive of YMCA England and Wales

Opinion 27 September 2022

Children's charities need clarity on support package

The Online Safety Bill has the potential to be an international model of good practice in the protection of children. Picture: Moodboard/Adobe Stock

Features 27 September 2022

Legal Update: The Online Safety Bill

The bill is not expected to be passed in its current form, according to reports. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 September 2022

Truss reportedly scraps Bill of Rights