First, two reports about the care system from the England children's commissioner, followed by the Care Crisis Review, which Ofsted was pleased to contribute to. Add Sir Martin Narey's fostering stocktake into the mix, and it seems that care is very much on the agenda. Despite some of the negative headlines, this is a good thing.
At this time of great focus, both on the numbers of children entering care and the challenges of meeting that need, it's timely that we step back and look at the part that really good, effective social work practice has to play. It's something we say often, but it really cannot be overstated. Creating an environment that allows good social work to flourish is absolutely fundamental to good outcomes for children.
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