Kent County Council cannot refuse responsibility for children arriving at Dover, a judge has ruled. Picture: Adobe Stock

Councils cannot refuse responsibility for lone migrant children, High Court rules

Social Care

Episode 7: Election discussion; Oasis Restore; care commissioning

Foster carers say their children often lack support. Picture: Adobe Stock

‘Undervalued’ foster carers consider quitting role, survey warns

Social Care
Scrapping the two-child benefit cap would help tackle child poverty, union leaders have said. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

National Education Union urges next government to tackle child poverty

Education
Kate Peers head of campaigns at Studio You. Picture: Studio You

‘Enjoyment is fundamental’: Campaigner’s vision to make PE inclusive for girls

Health
The majority of people believe barriers to education is a key driver of poor social mobility. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

National family hubs plan would improve social mobility, researchers say

Children's Services
Richard Norman is chief executive of the Leadership Skills Foundation. Picture: Leadership Skills Foundation

National service won’t build brighter futures for young people, volunteering will

Guest Blog
Andy Smith is strategic director of people services at Derby City Council. Picture: ADCS

Time to get on the front foot

The ADCS Blog
Young people at Ourside Youth Centre say the changes have made a 'huge difference' to them. Picture: Ourside Youth Centre

Youth centre launches new inclusive toilets co-produced with young people

Youth Work
Some experts say commissioners and providers need to work together to deliver cost-effective care placements. Picture: Nenadaksic/Adobe Stock

Commissioning Care: Key policy developments

Providers are concerned that removing profit-making operators from the sector would see good quality provision close down. Picture: Synthex/Adobe Stock

The Big Debate: Can regional care co-operatives solve the placement shortage?

Children's Services
On average, children’s homes have four places. Picture: Geerte/Adobe Stock

Key Data: Sufficiency and cost of care places