New data from the CHAIN network of London’s homeless outreach teams shows that 762 under-26s were seen sleeping rough in the year 2013/14. This is a rise of 141 per cent compared with the 316 recorded between 2010/11. Housing charity Centrepoint called the figures "tragic" and highlighted the need for investment in hostels and support services.
John Harris has been appointed chair of Sandwell Safeguarding Children Board. Harris has been chair of the Doncaster Safeguarding Children Board since January. He was former director of children, schools and families at Hertfordshire County Council.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a briefing on best practice for working with looked-after children and young people. The briefing sets out, amongst other things, that looked-after children and young people should live in stable placements that take account of their needs and preferences, and experience warm, nurturing care.
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