Children’s care campaigners have welcomed the government’s decision to introduce measures to give looked-after children the legal right to maintain contact with siblings. The measures will be introduced through an...
Grants for supporting vulnerable young people
A decade ago, independent UK media agency The7Stars set up a The7Stars Foundation grants programme to support disadvantaged young people aged 18 and under across the UK. The grants assist young people facing a wide...
Children in care: schools
Ofsted has published new research examining how schools and colleges support children in care in England. The research involved surveys and focus groups with inspectors as well as research visits to schools and colleges...
It’s always been a fight to get children the early years care they deserve. It’s time to fight again
Labour recognises how crucial education is at the start of life, but still the poorest children are missing out Read the full article on this link to The Guardian Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on...
Louise Casey: England’s social care system faces ‘moment of reckoning’
Head of government-commissioned review says adult social care is held together by ‘sticking plasters and glue’ Read the full article on this link to The Guardian Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on...
Ofsted calls for action to close education gaps for children in care
Inconsistent support from local authorities is creating barriers to academic progress for some children in care, despite strong efforts by many schools and colleges to help them, Ofsted has warned. The...
