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!pounds @"As regular readers will know, I'm passionate about improving the outcomes for children in care - and that dates from when I was an education director and started the practice of visiting all head teachers when they excluded a child in care, in my role as corporate parent. Whoever forms the next government, I really hope they will cut through the logjam of departmental budgets to enable some real long-term thinking and collaboration on early intervention and prevention. That will improve the life of millions of children, and will save much money in the long term." John Freeman on better outcomes for children in care

"Few would argue that the role of a social worker can be an incredibly challenging one. As many of you who work with families in crisis will know, the media spotlight can often shine brightest when things go wrong. A more joined-up approach has increasingly become the key focus for ensuring children and their families get the right help at the right time to overcome what can be a multitude of complex difficulties. Some of you working with children and families may feel that the lines of responsibility between social workers and school staff are becoming increasingly blurred. But could this just be a reflection of the growing need for strong partnerships to exist between the different professionals committed to giving more children the chance to live healthier, happier lives?" Phil Neal on a career in social work.

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