For every horror story out there about looked after young people, and the stigma that often surrounds it, there are many more which outline the positive Read more
Largest survey of its kind on looked after children shows positives but more can be done, especially for younger children
A survey which has been completed by 2,263 looked after children across 16 local authorities, the largest of its kind ever conducted, reveals that 83% of Read more
Children in care to get improved mental health support
At a cost of £1 million, ten pilots will run up and down the country in order to trial a new form of mental health assessment which focuses on the individual child and their specific needs as they enter care. Read more
Help at hand advocacy service is very much in demand as more children seek support
Demand for the Children’s Commissioner’s support service for children in care is rising with the number now doubling year-upon-year. Help at Hand is a service offering free Read more
Under pressure police forced to nanny kids in care homes
Police are often bogged down with responding to trivial issues concerning young people in care homes as they are called in to deal with a high volume of problems, Read more
Children in care homes – is it really simply a last resort or can it be a positive experience?
The amount of young people taken into care has doubled over a decade. In 2008 the number was nearly 7,500 and last year it had tipped to 14,490.