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Local authority first to be rated ‘Outstanding’ for both children’s and adults’ services

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17/04/25

Local authority first to be rated ‘Outstanding’ for both children’s and adults’ services

The London Borough of Camden is currently the only authority to receive top grades from inspectors at Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for their services for children and adults.

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Good relationships central to making young people’s voices heard in family courts

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15/04/25

Good relationships central to making young people’s voices heard in family courts

Social workers from Cafcass, the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service, give tips for how to involve children in the court process and ensure their voices are the loudest ones heard.

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Research to investigate long-term impact of NRPF status on migrant children

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14/04/25

Research to investigate long-term impact of NRPF status on migrant children

A new study looks at the impact of UK immigration policy on the health and wellbeing of migrant children and families in England.

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Agency social work reforms “starting to bear fruit”, new ADCS President says

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14/04/25

Agency social work reforms “starting to bear fruit”, new ADCS President says

Rachel Wardell says the relatively recent prioritisation of children’s social care in the national agenda is both “exciting and unnerving”.

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“There is a role for emotion”: Difficult conversations in social work

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11/04/25

“There is a role for emotion”: Difficult conversations in social work

Talking about difficult issues is part of daily life in social work and central to successful outcomes.

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Government to establish new Child Protection Authority in response to CSA

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10/04/25

Government to establish new Child Protection Authority in response to CSA

The government has announced a package of measures to strengthen its response to child sexual abuse (CSA) and exploitation, following long-standing institutional failings and in response to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA).

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“We want providers to be risk-aware, not risk-averse”: Ofsted changes inspections

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08/04/25

“We want providers to be risk-aware, not risk-averse”: Ofsted changes inspections

Ofsted says it is making changes to the way children’s social care providers are inspected, aimed at improving support for children with complex needs.

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Mentoring schemes shown to improve mental health for care experienced children

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08/04/25

Mentoring schemes shown to improve mental health for care experienced children

Mentoring and befriending can be vital in improving mental health, reducing offending and reuniting children and young people with their families, according to new evidence published today.

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Local authority first to be rated ‘Outstanding’ for both children’s and adults’ services

Local authority first to be rated ‘Outstanding’ for both children’s and adults’ services

Good relationships central to making young people’s voices heard in family courts

Good relationships central to making young people’s voices heard in family courts

Research to investigate long-term impact of NRPF status on migrant children

Research to investigate long-term impact of NRPF status on migrant children

Agency social work reforms “starting to bear fruit”, new ADCS President says

Agency social work reforms “starting to bear fruit”, new ADCS President says

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“There is a role for emotion”: Difficult conversations in social work

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