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The number of same-sex adoptions has reached a record high, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 December 2020

Looked-after children numbers increased before pandemic, DfE figures show

Just a quarter of foster children remain in placements after turning 18, new research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 December 2020

Watchdog's stark warning over treatment of children in local authority care

Inspectors praised accessible services and good join working initiatives. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 December 2020

Praise for joint working to tackle children’s mental health crisis

Michelle Lee-Izu spoke at the Early Intervention Foundation's national conference. Picture: Twitter

News 10 December 2020

BAME families ‘subject to structural racism’ amid Covid-19 response

Vaccines were rolled-out in the UK earlier this week. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 December 2020

Coronavirus vaccine: Foster carers should be prioritised for Pfizer jab, campaigners urge

Some universities have organised online meet-ups for students. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 December 2020

Universities urged to tackle isolation among care leavers at Christmas

Children's rights were overlooked in the government's response to the pandemic, charities have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 December 2020

Children’s rights ‘worryingly low’ on political agenda, charities warn

Tulip Siddiq criticised the government's response to Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 December 2020

Tulip Siddiq calls for ‘broken’ children’s social care system to be rebuilt

The See, Hear, Respond programme supports vulnerable children that are 'hidden' from agencies during the pandemic

News 8 December 2020

Children's charities to get extra funding for Covid response

Oxfordshire County Council is considering a free meals scheme for young children.

News 7 December 2020

Covid winter grant scheme: Councils roll-out government-funded holiday hunger support

Local government and social care ombudsman Michael King called on Nottingham City Council to apologise over the decision. Picture: LGO

News 7 December 2020

Mother 'left in debt' after council ends school transport for autistic son

Increased family time during lockdown was seen as a positive for foster children, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 December 2020

Study highlights positive impact of lockdown for foster children

Jenny Coles said the interim findings highlight the 'drastic impact' the pandemic is having on children's services work. Image: ADCS

News 4 December 2020

Children in care rise continues, latest data suggests

Care leavers reported experiencing mental health problems at university. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 December 2020

Support children and young people throughout care journey, academics urge

Amanda Spielman: We want to return to our usual work in a measured, sensitive and practical way. Picture: Ofsted

News 3 December 2020

Ofsted announces return to full inspections in 2021