Almost four in 10 kinship carers had not received any legal advice about their rights and options for their kinship child, according to a new report from the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on kinship care. Some 82...
Poor families skipping meals and unable to afford heating, charity says
Action for Children says levels of severe and persistent hardship in cost of living crisis are among worst it has seen Read the full article on this link to The Guardian Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in...
Residential care system lacking in specialist provision, expert warns
The residential care system does not have enough specialist provision to meet the needs of all children, according to the National Centre for Excellence in Residential Child Care (NCERCC). Read the full article on this...
Locking up pregnant women damages mothers and children – yet the UK does it
Some countries have laws against this inhumane practice, which just worsens existing trauma. Why don’t we? Read the full article on this link to The Guardian Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new...
Ministers accused of cutting corners on childcare staffing ratios
Ministers have been accused of cutting corners and endangering children after the government confirmed it would consult on cutting childcare staffing ratios so that one adult can look after five two-year-olds. Read the...
Surge in number of children with EHCPS
The total number of children with education, health and care plans (EHCPs) has increased by more than 40,000 over the last year, latest figures from the Department for Education show. As of January 2022, there were...
