High thresholds for neglect delaying interventions to protect children, find safeguarding heads Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel issues plan to enhance response to neglect, including by reviewing definition, examining evidenc...
Fall in social worker turnover for children in care, figures show 24% of children in care had three or more social workers in 2024-25, down from 27% the previous year, reports Department for Education. F...
“End illegal children’s homes placements by 2030” – CHA calls for national plan Yesterday’s BBC in-depth investigation Why illegal children’s homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils highlights the stark r...
Commissioner analysis highlights plight of children growing up in B&Bs Analysis of data reveals how thousands of children are spending months in bed & breakfast (B&B) accommodation unsuitable for meet...
Number of adoptions hits new low as children wait longer and adopter shortage grows Growing gap between the number of children awaiting adoption and the number of prospective adopters, leaving more enduring long waits for...
Plans for Ofsted to fine illegal children’s home providers ‘could backfire’ Increased regulatory powers to fine unregistered children’s home providers could risk harming the most vulnerable children by pushing the...
