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Good practice in family group conferences must not be diluted as the intervention gets rolled out across children's social care services

Recent research has shown randomised controlled trials can be done ethically and valuably in social care research, argues David Westlake

The Australian promoters of a trouble-plagued tour by the controversial American hip-hop artist are not taking her attacks lying down.

The shocking murders of Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes revealed a crisis in the British social care system. What, if anything, is being done about it?

The shocking murders of Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes revealed a crisis in the British social care system. What, if anything, is being done about it?

Care Review chair Josh MacAlister has defended controversial plans to scrap the roles of independent reviewing officers (IROs) and regulation 44 visitors for children in residential care.

The Department for Education has scrapped its national assessment and accreditation scheme (NAAS) for children’s social workers.

Sector overwhelmed by raft of inquiries running alongside Care Review, campaigners warn Fiona Simpson Monday, March 22, 2021 Campaigners have criticised the “overwhelming” announcement of seven new or ongoing reviews - including the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care - relating to vulnerable children. Professionals may becomed overwhelmed with trying to respond, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock Register now to continue reading ...

The reports and investigations set to shape direction of Care Review Fiona Simpson Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Experts highlight the review of residential care, social work practice ‘blueprint’ and investigation into children’s care market as key pieces of work that could influence what issues the review of children’s social care covers. The Independent Review of Children’s Social Care officially launched on 1 March and will reportedly take 12 to 15 mon...

Grand Designs: Daredevil couple risking it all to fix up abandoned flour mill - live updates The Channel 4 show tonight follows couple Leigh and Richard as they make the derelict mill into a home Grand Design at a flour mill in Liskeard (airing February 3, 2021) (Image: Channel 4) Tonight on Grand Designs, the show comes down to Cornwall where couple Leigh and Richard are trying to convert a 17th-century flour mill into a "contemporary" home. The mill has been left derelict for almost 60 years ...