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Josh MacAlister is chair of the Care Review. Picture: Frontline

News 26 November 2021

Poor outcomes for children in care cost £23bn a year, Care Review analysis shows

Changes to apprenticeships are among recommendations made by the Lords committee. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 November 2021

Lords suggest major reforms to tackle youth unemployment

Sector leaders have warned the uplift will not cover costs for some providers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 November 2021

DfE confirms increase in funding rates for childcare places

Blogs 26 November 2021

Being big hearted about children’s social care is not enough

The Care Review will carry out a children’s rights impact assessment before issuing recommendations. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 November 2021

Campaigners welcome inclusion of children’s rights in Care Review

Children are currently living in temporary accomodation, including hotels. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 November 2021

Fully fund councils to comply with asylum transfer scheme, government told

Concerns have been raised over the treatment of children at Oakhill STC. Picture G4S

News 25 November 2021

Children’s sector leaders call for overhaul of youth justice system

Leicester's children's services have been rated 'good' by Ofsted. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 November 2021

Ofsted praises Leicester Council over ‘robust support’ for children

Legacy Youth Zone delivered 15,000 meals to the community during Covid-19 lockdowns. Picture: Legacy Youth Zone

News 25 November 2021

Legacy Youth Zone launches major fundraising drive

Blogs 24 November 2021

Improvement plan not enough to turn around Oakhill STC

Young people told the Prince's Trust that they have lost confidence when it comes to work and training. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 November 2021

Disadvantaged young people struggling 'to get lives back on track’ post-pandemic

Mental health issues relating to the Covid-19 have sparked a rise in home education, according to the ADCS. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 November 2021

Mental health concerns spark home education rise

Children's homes leaders have reported a workforce crisis. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 November 2021

Children's home leaders urge government to tackle workforce crisis

Blogs 24 November 2021

A motion to strengthen the children’s social care workforce

The council has asked the family to send their children to school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 November 2021

Council threatened with legal action over Covid-19 school attendance rules