Chief social worker praises ‘transformational’ families service
The government’s chief social worker for children and families has praised a ‘transformational’ new service that aims to keep families…
Children
Why having a director of children’s services still matters
The principal of the Staff College, Jo Davidson, reflects on the changing nature of the director of children’s services role….
Will the CMA market study ask more questions than it answers?
Can the recently announced study of the children’s social care market by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) deliver, writes…
Cheshire West and Chester Council names new childrens director
Cheshire West and Chester Council has appointed Helen Brackenbury (pictured) as its new director of children and family services. Ms…
Antser calls for more awareness about child sexual exploitation
Social care solution provider Antser has called for more to be done to tackle the issue of child sexual exploitation throughout…
Adoption Support Fund extended
The Adoption Support Fund (ASF) has received a short-term extension for the third consecutive year, providing families with access to vital support…
Plymouth facing £500k funding shortfall
Plymouth City Council has warned it will have to find an additional £500k to help support vulnerable children, because of…
Children’s commissioner launches ‘once in a generation’ review
The new children’s commissioner has announced plans to survey school children as part of a ‘once in a generation’ review…
