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Government guidelines do not state that vaccines are compulsory for care workers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 July 2021

Children’s home provider introduces compulsory Covid-19 vaccines for frontline staff

Carmel Littleton was a 'true people person', colleagues have said. Picture: Islington Council

News 7 July 2021

Islington Council’s tribute to director of people Carmel Littleton in full

Care proceedings are taking 17 weeks longer than the government target, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 July 2021

Care proceedings continue to exceed 26-week target

Carmel Littleton also worked as director of children's services in Thurrock. Picture: Islington Council

News 5 July 2021

Tributes to Islington’s director of people Carmel Littleton

Duncan Dunlop will act as an expert adviser on the Care Review. Picture: Independent Review of Children's Social Care

News 1 July 2021

Former Who Cares? Scotland chief to advise on Care Review

Jo Fisher has previously worked for Luton Council. Picture: Hertfordshire County Council

News 30 June 2021

Hertfordshire names new DCS

More than 70 per cent of adopted people struggled to access support last year, according to Adoption UK. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 June 2021

Adopted children face mental health emergency, warns charity

The report descibes the care system as “a tower of Jenga held together with Sellotape”. Picture: Sandsun/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 June 2021

Care Review turns attention to reforming care sector market

It is important to carefully consider the tone of communication materials for prospective foster care recruits. Picture: Scott Griessel/Adobe Stock

Features 29 June 2021

Improving foster carer recruitment

Teenagers can find their birth family on social media. Pictire: Pixel-Shot/Adobe Stock

Features 29 June 2021

Legal Update: Social media and adoption

Jonathan Stanley has said the complex needs of children in residential care must be considered by the review. Picture: Tom Campbell

News 28 June 2021

Sector concerned Care Review indicates 'uncertain future' for children's homes

The report shares the experiences of black practitioners. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 June 2021

Calls for urgent action to increase inclusivity within children's services

Virtual schools play a key role in supporting vulnerable children, according to experts. Picture: Liquidlogic

Sponsored Features 25 June 2021

Raising attainment for looked after children

The Home Office has been urged to protect vulnerable children and care leavers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 June 2021

Thousands of looked-after children and care leavers ‘at risk of missing EUSS deadline’

The campaign has been launched in response to the Care Review's Case for Change. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 June 2021

‘Social work at its best’ campaign launches to celebrate profession