Care leaver workforce ‘not fit for purpose’ for those in greatest need, finds review into deaths of young people Inquiry identifies ‘huge variation’ in quality of practice among personal advisers and lack of support for young people’...
Young people leaving care are dying at a troubling rate – and one age stands out Young care leavers are estimated to be dying at three to four times the rate of other people their age. Turning 18 is a point of particul...
‘The problem of poor record keeping in children’s homes – and what to do about it’ Writing daily logs on children in residential care is a key part of the job. But, argues former children’s home worker David Jones,...
Social workers broadly back social media ban for under-16s, suggests poll Just under half of poll respondents backed the planned social media ban, with a further quarter giving qualified support, despite some se...
Dozens of organisations urge PM to put children’s rights at heart of government More than 70 organisations have called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to strengthen children’s rights in law and ensure they are consider...
Half of children’s home placements end in move within a year, study finds Half of children’s home placements probed in a major study ended in a placement change within 12 months, with almost one in five ending i...
