The collapse calls into question government plans for regional care co-operatives, experts say. Picture: Hero Images/Adobe Stock

North East regional procurement framework for residential care collapses

Social Care
KFC will aim for a third of all new hires to be disadvantaged young people. Picture: BlueSkyImages/Adobe Stock

Disadvantaged young people to make up a third of KFC new employees

Youth Work
The conference will highlight key reforms to early help services. Picture: Photograph eeu/Adobe Stock

Early help conference to focus on reforms and best practice

Children's Services
The government should encourage voluntary organisations to open children's homes, leaders say. Picture: Martinan/Adobe Stock

Research links increase in outsourcing residential child care to placement instability

Social Care
The DfE is seeking views on changes to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Picture: micromonkey/Adobe Stock

DfE consults on changes to early years qualification framework

Early Years
Xorin is one of the teenagers featured on the show. Picture: Richard Ansett/Channel 4

Council sees social work recruitment boost after Channel 4 documentary airs

Social Care
Experienced social workers can be offered as much as £8,000 to take permanent roles. Picture: Adobe Stock

Local authorities introduce ‘welcome payments’ in agency recruitment battle

Social Care

In the new edition of CYP Now: Social prescribing, Commissioning care special, Social worker recruitment

Children's Services
Last year there were fewer children and family social worker starters than leavers. Picture: Andreaobzerova/Adobe Stock

Councils turn to ‘golden hellos' to solve social worker shortage

Social Care
Remuneration must be part of a wider package of training and support for staff. Picture: fizkes/Adobe Stock

Factors behind social work staff retention

Social Care
The standards emphasise providing vulnerable children with trusting relationships. Picture: Shefkate/Adobe Stock

Healthcare in secure settings

Health
Schools should identify any potential barriers that could hinder pupils’ level of attainment. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Make the most of pupil premium funding to tackle disadvantage

Education