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Children from disadvantaged areas face greater cuts, the report warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 November 2021

Child vulnerability crisis sparked by decade of early help cuts, Lords warn

There has been increase of adolescents entering care during the pandemic, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 November 2021

Number of children in care at highest level on record, latest figures show

Local authorities are struggling to find placements following the ban in September. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 November 2021

Ban on unregulated accommodation ‘increasing pressure’ on local authorities

Herefordshire County Council has also published an improvement plan for children's services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 November 2021

DfE gives £1.74m to struggling Herefordshire County Council

Local authorities can approve vaccines for children under a care order, a judge has ruled. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 November 2021

High Court gives councils go ahead to arrange Covid-19 and flu vaccines for children in care

Blogs 12 November 2021

A new partnership with local government leaders

Blogs 12 November 2021

Levelling up…it’s not just about buildings and transport

Cathi Hadley will move to become DCS at BCP Council. Picture: West Northamptonshire Council

News 11 November 2021

Northamptonshire DCS resigns

Vulnerable children risk missing out on care, Ofsted has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 November 2021

Foster care system ‘reaching breaking point’ as demand outweighs capacity

If accepted, the case could have led to compensation claims against councils. Image: Pheelingsmedia / Adobestock

News 10 November 2021

Councils not deemed liable for care duties under section 20 ruling

Josh MacAlister at an engagement event for the Care Review earlier this year. Picture: Josh MacAlister

News 9 November 2021

Care Review launches penultimate stage of project

Ofsted is proposing changes to inspections of children's homes and holidays schemes for disabled children. Picture: Phil Adams

News 8 November 2021

Ofsted launches consultation over interim children’s home inspections

Young people reported having multiple social workers before turning 18. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 November 2021

Young people set out recommendations for Care Review

Ofsted's Yvette Stanley described the guidance changes as "a real step forward". Picture: Ofsted

News 28 October 2021

Greater regulatory oversight of large children’s home and childcare providers needed, Ofsted warns

Care-experienced parents feel judged if they ask for help, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 October 2021

Councils asked to sign new charter enshrining rights of care-experienced parents