by FosterTalk Admin | Nov 6, 2019 | News
The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel has announced a national child safeguarding practice review into sudden unexpected infant death (SUDI) in families where the children are considered at risk of harm. The review is expected to commence in mid-October and...
by FosterTalk Admin | Jul 20, 2019 | News
The Department for Education (DfE) has updated the guidance for directors of local authority children’s services in England to prepare in the event of a no-deal Brexit. The updated guidance includes formatting changes to highlight actions that people need to...
by FosterTalk Admin | Jul 20, 2019 | News
Anti-Bullying Week takes place on 11-15 November 2019. NSPCC Learning has made available resources to support activities including: information on protecting children from bullying and cyberbullying; podcasts on preventing bullying and keeping children safe; and...
by FosterTalk Admin | Jul 20, 2019 | News
Barnardo’s report that responses to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request sent to 152 local authorities in England show an increase in children in care who are not matched with an Independent Visitor, adult volunteers who provide support to children in care....
by FosterTalk Admin | Jul 19, 2019 | News
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced new support for young people leaving the care system including £19 million of investment into programmes that directly benefit care leavers in England. The new funding includes £10 million to expand Staying Put, a...