‘Why friendships matter to care-experienced young people – and how social workers can support them’ For most, if not all of us, friendships have shaped our lives in profound ways. We learn from our friends. We experience the ups and down...
What children said about being in care in 2025 Children and young people share their experiences of living in social care settings, including children’s homes, boarding schools, reside...
LADO role should be removed from local government, says Children’s Commissioner The local authority designated officer (LADO) role should be made independent of councils as part of measures to improve the safeguarding...
Ofsted Inspection – GOOD in all areas! At Kennet Care we are proud of the work we do with children, families and key stakeholders. This has once again been recognised by Ofsted...
NAO report confirms a system on the brink—government must finally back the residential childcare workforce The Children’s Homes Association (CHA), representing providers across England and Wales, today responds to the National Audit Office’s (N...
Restraint and restrictive practices: positive environments for children In this blog, I want to talk to providers of children’s homes, residential special schools and boarding schools about what we’re currentl...
