Children’s social worker numbers hit new high following largest annual boost to workforce, reveals DfE Councils employed 1,900 more children’s social workers in September 2025 than 12 months previously, on the back of improved retenti...
Sibling contact rights for children in care strengthened in legal change Government amendment to Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill hailed by charities as victory for 13-year campaign to “right h...
Charity to expand child exploitation services with £5mn Lottery grant A UK charity is set to expand its services tackling the criminal exploitation of children after securing almost £5 million from The Natio...
Councils to get £860mn to boost specialist places in mainstream schools The Department for Education has announced £860 million of funding for councils to expand special educational needs and disabilities (SEN...
CYP Now Awards launch to find the very best in children’s services The Children & Young People Now Awards 2026 has now opened for entries. The CYP Now Awards – celebrating their 20th anniversary this ...
Children’s social care shortages blamed for hospital discharge ‘crisis’ A “hidden crisis” is leaving children with life-limiting conditions and disabilities stuck in hospital due to a lack of support in the co...
