Young people will benefit from funding to provide more training and employment. Picture: Adobe Stock

Youth organisations call for 'civic army' to boost unemployment

Youth Work
Almost of half of clubs are uncertain whether they will reopen in September. Picture: Out of School Alliance

Out of school clubs 'on brink of collapse'

Coronavirus
Covid-19 is 'likely to have a devastating financial impact on families', the Children's Society warns. Picture: The Children's Society

Coronavirus daily round-up: Friday 29 May

Coronavirus

Policy: Commissioning – Placement Planning

Children's Services
Mark Kerr is chief executive at The Centre for Outcomes of Care

Research: Commissioning – Placement Planning - Research evidence: Study 1

Social Care
More time spent with family is shown to improve children’s outcomes

Research: Commissioning – Placement Planning - Research evidence: Study 2

Social Care

Research: Commissioning – Placement Planning - Research evidence: Study 3

Social Care
Children's homes have seen an increase in referrals for short term placements. Picture: Adobe Stock

Research: Commissioning – Placement Planning - Research evidence: Study 4

Social Care
Members are offered an innovative approach to commissioning placements

Practice - commissioning placements: Alliance helps councils build bridges with providers

Children's Services

Practice - commissioning placements: Creation of ‘step-down’ foster placements improvescare and saves money

Children's Services
Jade Swain-Veneziale is community connector at Blackpool Better Start

How I Got Here - Jade Swain-Veneziale

Early Years
Young people are matched with mentors, learn about the care sector and take part in activities designed to boost employability

Case Study | London, Birmingham and Manchester | Youth work - Young people get equipped for brighter futures

Youth Work