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Care leavers should have better access to homes, education and work, the review states. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 May 2022

Make care experience a protected characteristic in law, Care Review urges

Josh MacAlister has published his recommendations for government. Picture: Frontline

News 23 May 2022

Care Review: Early help central to plans for 'radical reform' of children's social care in England

Professional development and support for social workers is set to be implemented by government. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 May 2022

Care Review: DfE announces plans for National Implementation Board to oversee reforms

Changes to advocacy services for children in care are among recommendations in the Care Review. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 May 2022

Care Review: Sector split over 'radical' proposals

Dr Jo Casebourne said she is 'really excited' about the potential merger. Picture: EIF

News 23 May 2022

Early Intervention Foundation in talks over merger with What Works for Children’s Social Care

Torbay Council has pledged to work towards an 'outstanding' rating. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 May 2022

Inspectors hail ‘impressive’ improvement in council’s children’s services

Charity leaders want young people's voices to remain a key focus of reforms. Picture: Become

News 18 May 2022

Charity leaders issue plea for ‘ambitious’ implementation of Care Review

Lack of legal support for kinship carers risks children missing out on living with a relative, MPs warn.

News 17 May 2022

Kinship care: Lack of legal support has ‘devastating consequences’

Jonathan Stanley has called on the Care Review to recommend greater specialist residential provision. Picture: Tom Campbell

News 16 May 2022

Residential care system lacking in specialist provision, expert warns

Foster carers have offered advice to those considering the role. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 May 2022

Foster Care Fortnight: Advice for potential foster carers

Josh MacAlister made his keynote speech at the NSPCC's How Safe 2022 conference. Picture: Frontline

News 12 May 2022

Josh MacAlister: Safeguarding partnerships need more input from schools

Cumberland Council's deputy leader Emma Williamson is among those backing the campaign. Picture: Emma Williamson/Twitter

News 11 May 2022

Councillors across UK back call to make care experience a protected characteristic

Leeds was first rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted in 2018. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 May 2022

Leeds achieves second ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating in four years

Prince Charles stood in for the Queen to deliver her speech. Picture: Parliament TV

News 10 May 2022

Queen’s Speech: Prince Charles announces introduction of Schools Bill

News 10 May 2022

Queen’s Speech: Sector responds to measures announced for children and young people