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Blogs 13 March 2020

Let's invest in children

Social workers "like working in Manchester". Ofsted's latest report states. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 March 2020

Manchester launches five-year plan for children's services

More families are relying on services provided by the Adoption Support Fund. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 March 2020

Demand on Adoption Support Fund driven by CAMHS 'stepping back'

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce his first Budget. Picture: Parliament UK

News 11 March 2020

Budget: Five key priorities to be addressed

Telford & Wrekin Council leader Shaun Davies celebrates with staff. Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council

News 2 March 2020

Council receives 'outstanding' Ofsted rating after reinvesting in children's services

News 27 February 2020

In the new edition of CYP Now: Therapeutic interventions, care review, Getaway Girls

Some 7,000 children were detained in police stations in London last year. Picture: Phil Adams

News 27 February 2020

Council in High Court after looked-after child spent night in police cell

Katherine Sacks-Jones, chief executive of Become, has signed the letter. Picture: Become

News 26 February 2020

Open letter demands 'meaningful' children's social care review

The report warns children affected by factors not covered by ACEs may not receive support. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 February 2020

ACE guidelines ‘not a quick fix’ for treating trauma

Scotland’s Independent Care Review was launched at an event in the Scottish parliament attended by people with care experience, some of whom gave evidence to the inquiry. Picture: Independent Care Review

Analysis 25 February 2020

England eyes Scotland review for lessons on care system overhaul

Figures show there could be more than 166,000 young carers in the UK needing support. Picture: Racle Fotodesign/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 February 2020

Group to push for more support for ‘hidden army’ of young carers

Johnson: Funding for care leavers must be realistic

Features 25 February 2020

Interview: Helen Johnson – Refugee Council’s head of children’s services

Milk & Honey’s sessions are co-produced by the young women who attend, with creative expression helping them to feel safe

Best Practice 25 February 2020

Art therapy helps girls affected by youth violence

The Local Government Ombudsman has strongly criticised Richmond Council and its external children’s services provider, Achieving for Children

Features 25 February 2020

Ombudsman orders audit over SEND failings

Siblings have a “shared experience” within a family that cannot be replicated in any other set of relationships. Picture: yanlev/Adobe Stock

Features 25 February 2020

Sibling relationships in the care system