Experts raise alarm over ‘commodification’ of vulnerable children as independent fostering agencies make millions in profit Read the full article on this link to The Guardian Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window)...
Creative interventions
Coram has published a rapid evidence review evaluating the impact of creative interventions with care experienced children and young people and those experiencing broader disadvantage and exclusion. The report reviews...
Barrier lifted to care leaver social housing from next month
“Unfair barriers” to social housing for care leavers are to be lifted within weeks, the government has confirmed. Read the full article on this link to Children & Young People Now Share this: Share on X (Opens in...
Children in care
The Department for Education (DfE) has released data on the stability of placements, school provision, and professional support for children in care in England. The statistics are based on children in care on 31 March...
One in 10 looked-after children have high care placement instability
Rates of high care placement instability decreased slightly in 2024 according to latest official statistics – with the percentage of children facing three or more placements in a year falling from 11% to 10% compared...
Action urged to tackle ten-fold increase in complex care placements
Extra government funding for early help services is needed to help tackle a more than tenfold increase in high-cost placements for children with complex needs over the last five years, say council leaders. Read the full...
