At least eight out of 10 children in care receive support for a special education need or disability (SEND), according to a study.The research by the University of Central London’s Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health analysed the support...
Ofsted warns over lack of care home provision
A lack of children’s homes across England and Wales has led to more young people living in unregulated provision or far away from their homes, Ofsted has warned. There are currently 78,150 children in care – 12 per cent more than in 2015...
Hundreds of experts sign letter calling for independent review of care system
More than 500 experts in children’s social care have signed a joint letter calling on the government to launch an “ambitious” independent review into the system. Read the full article on this link to Children & Young People Now Share this:Click...
Hundreds of experts sign letter calling for independent review of care system
More than 500 experts in children’s social care have signed a joint letter calling on the government to launch an “ambitious” independent review into the system. The letter, addressed to education secretary Gavin Williamson, was started by John...
Looked after children
The Children’s Commissioner for England has published a report about looked after children who are living in placements outside of their local area. Findings include: over 30,000 (41% of) looked after children are living ‘out of area’ in England...
Care leavers to get mental health support in pilot programme
A programme has been launched to combat mental health issues among care leavers and help them find work. Read the full story on this link to Children & Young People Now Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on...
