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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

Young leaders worked together to suggest policy changes to benefit communities

Analysis 30 May 2023

Young leaders set out vision for a ChildFair society

Tessy Ojo: ‘Young people value the opportunity to lead’

Features 30 May 2023

Interview: Tessy Ojo, chief executive, The Diana Award

Young people report improvements in confidence, feeling ‘calmer’ and ‘more positive’ about life after taking part in weekly surf lessons with the Wave Project. Picture: Bella Rose Bunce

Features 30 May 2023

Riding the wave of social prescribing

The search for better value has seen more children placed in homes miles away from their local communities. Picture: Tomsickova/Adobe Stock

Other 30 May 2023

Commissioning Children’s Social Care: Key policy developments

It is hoped a regional approach will make the commissioning process more efficient. Picture: PEOPLEIMAGES.COM/Adobe Stock

Features 30 May 2023

The big debate: Will regional commissioning improve sufficiency and efficiency of places?