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Only one in six social work students currently benefit from a bursary, the letter says. Picture: Katernya/Adobe Stock

News 1 June 2023

Ministers urged to reform bursaries for social work students

Chief social worker for children and families Isabelle Trowler is on the panel. Picture: Isabelle Trowler

News 1 June 2023

Expert panel to oversee RSHE review announced

The collapse calls into question government plans for regional care co-operatives, experts say. Picture: Hero Images/Adobe Stock

News 1 June 2023

North East regional procurement framework for residential care collapses

KFC will aim for a third of all new hires to be disadvantaged young people. Picture: BlueSkyImages/Adobe Stock

News 1 June 2023

Disadvantaged young people to make up a third of KFC new employees

The conference will highlight key reforms to early help services. Picture: Photograph eeu/Adobe Stock

News 1 June 2023

Early help conference to focus on reforms and best practice

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

News 31 May 2023

Research links increase in outsourcing residential child care to placement instability

The DfE is seeking views on changes to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Picture: micromonkey/Adobe Stock

News 31 May 2023

DfE consults on changes to early years qualification framework

Xorin is one of the teenagers featured on the show. Picture: Richard Ansett/Channel 4

News 31 May 2023

Council sees social work recruitment boost after Channel 4 documentary airs

Experienced social workers can be offered as much as £8,000 to take permanent roles. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 May 2023

Local authorities introduce ‘welcome payments’ in agency recruitment battle

News 30 May 2023

In the new edition of CYP Now: Social prescribing, Commissioning care special, Social worker recruitment

Last year there were fewer children and family social worker starters than leavers. Picture: Andreaobzerova/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 May 2023

Councils turn to ‘golden hellos' to solve social worker shortage

Remuneration must be part of a wider package of training and support for staff. Picture: fizkes/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 May 2023

Factors behind social work staff retention

The standards emphasise providing vulnerable children with trusting relationships. Picture: Shefkate/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 May 2023

Healthcare in secure settings

Schools should identify any potential barriers that could hinder pupils’ level of attainment. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 May 2023

Make the most of pupil premium funding to tackle disadvantage

Children need reassurance that practitioners value their expertise by experience. Picture: FIZKES/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 May 2023

Shift the balance of power in youth justice