The number of foster carers in England has decreased by almost 2,000 since 2020, latest figures from Ofsted show.

As chair of the ADCS Policy Committee, I had the privilege of chairing a meeting focused on the Department for’s (DfE) curriculum call for evidence where we heard from over 60 ADCS members.

A very welcome recent report on adoption practice from a group set up by the most senior judge in the family court, says wholesale reform of the adoption system is needed.

Susannah Hancock is to undertake an independent review into the placement of girls in the children and young people’s secure ...

Care leavers should not have to pay council tax or health costs such as for prescriptions, dental treatment and eye tests, ...

Hackney Council will no longer fight a legal challenge over its consultation on plans to close two children’s centres in the ...

The Law Commission consultation paper on disabled children’s social care legislation creates a welcome opportunity to address ...

A programme is being launched in Wigan to offer specialist support to 250 pupils impacted by mental health problems, ...

Better access to youth services is needed to help young people cut their reliance on phones, a study has found.

Support services for parents and carers in areas affected by violence can offer greater opportunities for families to understand risks posed to their children, an evaluation of two London pilot ...