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‘Lack of collective knowledge’ on needs of children in care
There is a ‘lack of collective knowledge’ around the needs of children in care, according to a study by Ofsted,...
Westminster Hall debate on the recruitment and retention of foster carers
On Thursday 21st April, MPs held a general debate on the recruitment and retention of foster carers which was put...
Record number of female directors of children’s services, report finds
Community Care have reported that almost two-thirds of children’s services directors in England are women, the highest...
English councils pay £1m per child for places in private children’s homes
The Guardian has reported that councils in England are paying more than £1m a year for a single place in privately run...
Supporting families revamp as programme enters 10th year
Children and Young People Now have reported that the government’s flagship programme to support disadvantaged families...
Children’s media use
Ofcom has released a report exploring how media was understood and used by children and young people aged 3-17 in the...
