CROYDON SET TO STOP ACCEPTING ASYLUM-SEEKING CHILDREN OVER £2.3M FUNDING GAP
Croydon, in south London, said it has suffered a £2.3m government funding gap in the cost of looking after...
The Guardian view on children’s care in crisis: the high price of neglect
A year and a half into the pandemic, it is clear that children who rely on local authorities for some aspects of their...
Local authorities have supported the childcare sector through the pandemic, but remain concerned about the future of the sector
Local authorities report the wide and varied support they have provided the childcare sector and families in a new...
Pupils celebrate GCSE results
Over half a million pupils are celebrating their GCSE results today (Thursday 12 August), with overall grades slightly...
Dire poverty in north-east England ‘driving many more children into care’
The 12 directors of children's services in the north-east of England have warned that "shameful" levels of...
Care review lead urges ministers to prioritise early help, placements and mental health for extra cash
The head of the children's social care review has urged ministers to prioritise early help, and additional placements...