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Hull's children's services has seen 'positive progress', according to the government. Picture: Hull City Council

News 8 August 2022

DfE ends intervention in Hull City Council’s children’s services

Ombudsman Michael King found 'the council’s lack of initiative to deviate from its set policy had a huge impact on this family'. Picture: LGO

News 8 August 2022

Council failings left disabled twins without necessary support, ombudsman finds

Rachel de Souza's report also finds that Met Police strip-searches disproportionately affect black boys. Picture: Met Police

News 8 August 2022

Children’s commissioner report reveals 650 child strip-searches

Bracknell Forest Council has vowed to continue to improve its 'outstanding' children's services. Picture: Bracknell Forest Council

News 1 August 2022

Ofsted rates Bracknell Forest’s children’s services ‘outstanding’

Gail Tolley says 'there are 149 languages spoken in Brent schools, which reflects its wonderful diversity.' Picture: Adobe Stock

Best Practice 29 July 2022

Local Spotlight: Brent Borough Council

Cover picture: Future Roots

News 28 July 2022

In the new issue of CYP Now: Social work agencies; Trauma-informed services; Future Roots programme

A desire to better integrate education services with children’s social care is a key part of the decision to move back to council control. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 26 July 2022

Doncaster U-turn on independent trust raises questions over model

Practitioners should build trusting relationships with young people to avoid triggering feelings of a power imbalance. Picture: Adobe Stock

Other 26 July 2022

Trauma-Informed Services: Policy Context

The study looked at how trauma-informed care is used in English social care teams. Picture: Adobe Stock

Other 26 July 2022

Research evidence: Trauma-informed approaches within children’s social care

Family Action’s approach helps families by empowering them to develop the skills they need to ensure their needs are met. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 26 July 2022

Family Action embeds trauma-informed practice at heart of provision

CYP Now’s special report on trauma-informed services summarises the key policy drivers shaping trauma-based practice and interventions. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 26 July 2022

Special Report: Trauma-Informed Services

Picture: fizkes/Shutterstock

Sponsored Features 7 July 2022

Using technology to support partnership working with children and families

Steve Crocker is ADCS president. Picture: ADCS

News 7 July 2022

ADCS president reiterates call for children’s mental health review

News 5 July 2022

Michelle Donelan replaces Zahawi as Education Secretary

Additional funding for specialist trauma-informed services is being called for. Picture: Marko/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 July 2022

Councils call for ‘more support’