More people are applying to become foster carers through independent agencies, Ofsted finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

Foster care capacity slumps despite initial enquiries rise

Social Care
Children with SEN are more likely to be excluded from school, says London's VRU. Picture: Adobe Stock

London mayor pledges £4m to improve speech and language support

Youth Work
Centrepoint offers holistic support for young people. Picture: Centrepoint

Government must focus on holistic housing support for young people, expert urges

Social Care
Nottinghamshire council has apologised over the reports findings. Picture: Adobe Stock

Delays and lack of advice blight SEND support for children in Nottinghamshire

Education
The deprivation of liberty court sits at the High Court of Justice. Picture: Chris Dorney/Adobe Stock

Deprivation of liberty applications rose to record levels in March, figures reveal

Social Care
Local authorities and organisations are supporting carers during Foster Care Fortnight. Picture: Pressmaster/Adobe Stock

Council reduces council tax for foster carers

Social Care
The Princess of Wales, Zara McDermott and Kelly Holmes met with young people supported by the Kelly Holmes Trust. Picture: Kelly Holmes Trust

Princess of Wales promotes mental health awareness at youth centre visit

Health
Cases involving black or Asian children took longer on average to reach a legal order, report finds. Picture: Darren Baker/Adobe Stock

Black and Asian children less likely to receive legal orders in care proceedings, research finds

Social Care
Most children in custody are not receiving the visits they are entitled too, HMI Prisons says. Picture: Adobe Stock

Children in custody held ‘miles from home’ miss out on family visits, inspectorate warns

Youth Justice
Cath McEvoy-Carr: 'Many of the proposals do not go far enough'. Picture: Newcastle City Council

North East DCSs urge greater focus on poverty in Care Review reforms

Social Care
Nigel Minns is executive director for children and young people at Warwickshire County Council

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Three quarters of young people felt career ready by year 13, analysis shows. Picture: Lucie Carlier

Research reveals benefits of high-quality careers education

Education