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The longer a child stayed in care, the higher the likelihood of a stable reunification. Picture: Adobe Stock

Research 25 February 2020

Returning Children Home From Care: What Can Be Learned From Local Authority Data?

Increasing evidence of the success of psychological interventions help to make the case for early intervention. Picture: Ekaterina/Adobe Stock

Features 25 February 2020

Commissioning for wellbeing

Children take part in creative activities that help them to explore their feelings

Best Practice 25 February 2020

How peer support helps children cope better with grief

Wakefield Council has boosted investment in children’s services by £14m a year as part of efforts to turn around performance. Picture: Wakefield Council

Best Practice 25 February 2020

Wakefield Council: Local Spotlight

The Ferret: sniffing out stories that have gone to ground. Picture: ADog'sLifePhoto/Adobe Stock

Other 25 February 2020

The Ferret: ‘Amazing’ social workers get sweet deal from DCS

The demand for therapeutic care has never been greater. Picture: Photographee.eu/Adobe Stock

Features 25 February 2020

Therapeutic Care: Special Report

Robin Porter, chief executive at Luton Council said he is "absolutely committed" to improving standards. Picture: Luton Council

News 24 February 2020

Luton 'truly sorry' after Ofsted rates children's services 'inadequate'

Blogs 24 February 2020

What is education for?

Jonathan Stanley, NERCC manager, said the rise suggests a lack of placements for children with complex needs

News 20 February 2020

Rise in children's home costs shows 'limited impact of commissioning'

Standards for children's services at Hull City Council have declined. Picture: Hull City Council

News 11 February 2020

Hull pledges £4.4m to improve 'inadequate' children's services

Education secretary Gavin Williamson announced the consultation. Picture: Parliament UK

News 11 February 2020

Unregulated children's homes consultation launches

Barnardo's chief Javed Khan announces the funding. Picture: Barnardo's

News 10 February 2020

Plymouth gets £1m boost to support care leavers

The DfE is said to be considering a ban on unregulated children's homes for under 16s. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 February 2020

Government 'set to launch consultation' on unregulated children's homes

Councillor Dave Evans says the cuts will lead to a focus on recruiting foster carers. Picture: Stoke Council

News 6 February 2020

'Inadequate' Stoke-on-Trent plans children's home closures

Councils are no longer able to "shield" children from cuts. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 February 2020

Councils name children's services as biggest financial pressure