The number of children in care in England could reach almost 100,000 by 2025, according to new analysis. Research commissioned by county councils said the figure would represent a 36% rise in a decade. And the expected increase is already putting...
Number of children in care at highest level on record, latest figures show
The number of children in care is at an all-time high, according to latest figures from the Department for Education. Read the full article on this link to Children & Young People Now Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new...
Foster care system ‘reaching breaking point’ as demand outweighs capacity
Despite the number of foster carers in England being at the highest level on record, Ofsted has warned sector demand is outstripping capacity, leaving vulnerable children missing out on care. Latest foster care figures, published by the...
Care system review
Barnardo’s has been working with a group of eight care-experienced young people to develop a set of recommendations for the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care in England. The group came up with eight recommendations, covering areas...
Spending review: social care targets
Community Care reports on the priority outcomes and metrics for supporting ‘disadvantaged and vulnerable children and young people’ in England required by the Treasury. Measures introduced to monitor the success of the Autumn spending review...
Young people set out recommendations for care review
Young people with experience of the care system have issued a checklist of issues they want to be addressed by the Care Review. A new report, published by Barnardo’s, details a list of eight recommendations that care-experienced young people say...
