Talks over a merger began in May after it was included as a recommendation in the final report of the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care.
The report, published on 23 May, states that “as part of the review’s wider drive to simplify and align how we respond to children supported by social care, we believe there should be a single authoritative what works centre that looks at evidence to support this cohort of children”.
“In the first instance, we think this would mean integrating the Early Intervention Foundation and What Works for Children’s Social Care where there are very significant overlaps,” it adds.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
