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Children are 'being transitioned smoothly to other homes', the Outcomes First Group says. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

News 9 May 2023

Outcomes First Group says ‘recruitment challenges’ behind children’s home closures

Mark Riddell addressed councillors at Waltham Forest about the campaign to make care experience a protected characteristic. Picture: Alistair Strathern/Twitter

News 4 May 2023

National adviser for care leavers backs protected characteristic campaign

'The staff at Liberty do an incredible job, we are very proud of them', Rotherham Council said. Picture: Rotherham Council/Twitter

News 4 May 2023

Council’s short breaks children’s home receives third ‘outstanding’ rating

The complex needs of children are increasing fees, providers say. Picture: Y Insta Photos/Adobe Stock

News 3 May 2023

Record proportion of children’s home providers increasing fees, survey reveals

A new fund offers legal aid to prospective special guardians. Picture: NDABCreativity/Adobe Stock

News 3 May 2023

Legal aid boost for special guardianship applicants

The government should encourage voluntary organisations to open children's homes, leaders say. Picture: Martinan/Adobe Stock

News 2 May 2023

More voluntary sector children’s homes key to solving sufficiency crisis, says ADCS

John Pearce on children’s mental health services: ‘It’s now essential we continue to push for a full national review’

News 28 April 2023

Number of ‘twin hat’ children’s services leaders at lowest since 2010

The bill allows children to be detained for up to 72 hours without a court order. Picture: Lydia Geissler/Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2023

Illegal Migration Bill: MPs back detention of unaccompanied children

The current contract will pay for a business consultant to support the set up of foster care hubs. Picture: Davit85/Adobe Stock

News 26 April 2023

DfE announces further details of foster care recruitment contract

A 'national commitment' is needed to stop children being moved away from home, say Become. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 April 2023

Many children in care being moved hundreds of miles from home, charity warns

Councils warn measures in the bill are incompatible with the Children Act 1989. Picture: Malija/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 April 2023

Asylum plans concern councils

National guidelines state carers should avoid police involvement whenever possible. Picture: -Marcus-/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 April 2023

Councils must review behaviour policies

Financial and recruitment pressures are leading to a crisis for children in residential care. Picture: insta_photos/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 April 2023

Wider factors influencing the closure of children's homes

Food and energy bills are a 'daily worry' for some young carers. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 April 2023

Tackling rising cost of caring

Recruiting organisations aim to provide effective support to help social workers from overseas adjust to England’s regulatory care systems and life in a new country. Picture: Tasneem H/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock

Features 25 April 2023

Recruiting social workers from overseas