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Carolyne Willow is director of children’s rights charity Article 39.

News 18 November 2024

Charities raise fears over legal ruling on DoL orders

The consortium aims to provide greater support for foster carers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 November 2024

Number of children in care drops for first time in 16 years

Charlotte Ramsden says “placements must meet children’s needs”. Picture: Adobe Stock/Hero Images

News 13 November 2024

Third of children in residential care ‘placed more than 20 miles away from their home’

DfE is being urged to respond to the Care Review before the end of the year. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 November 2024

Legal firms back call for review of hair strand testing in care proceedings

Research found most council staff considered long-term foster care a positive permanence option. Picture:

News 11 November 2024

Foster carer numbers drop by almost 2,000 over four years

Elvin: 'We need a service structure that is dedicated to children in all types of care'

Blogs 11 November 2024

Adoption proposals offer hope for most vulnerable children

The programme will be linked to the roll out of new family hubs. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 November 2024

'Archaic’ model for adopted children's contact with birth families needs reform, say researchers

Blogs 6 November 2024

Legislation review is an opportunity to remove barriers to social care support

News 6 November 2024

LGA calls for council tax and health costs exemptions for care leavers

News 4 November 2024

Children’s Commissioner calls for national guidance on child in need plans

Carolyn Fair is director of children's services at East Sussex County Council

Blogs 4 November 2024

Less corporate more parent

News 31 October 2024

Care-experienced teenagers ‘nine times more likely to face homelessness’

Rachel Reeves used her budget to pledge to 'give children and young people the opportunities they deserve'

News 30 October 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: Rachel Reeves boosts SEND funding by £1bn

Rachel Reeves has been criticised for failing to commit to the removal of the two-child benefits cap

News 30 October 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: Sector leaders criticise ‘missed opportunity’ to support disadvantaged families

News 29 October 2024

Children’s Commissioner launches care experience handbook for universities

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