When I read that children’s social work in England has just recorded its largest annual workforce increase since 2017, with 38,292 registered social workers now in post, my first thought wasn’t about the
Why does this matter? If you work anywhere near children’s social care, you’ve probably seen the headlines. Ofsted has launched a consultation on how it inspects local authority children’s services and social care
For most children, September brings a familiar mix of nerves and excitement. New shoes, new books, maybe a new teacher. But for children in care, those with a social worker, or those navigating
In his first speech as Prime Minister outside Downing Street, Andy Burnham set out a clear ambition: to help more young people into work by changing the education system and giving them more
The government’s ban on social media for under-16s has landed with the force you’d expect. Parents are relieved. Tech platforms are scrambling. Commentators are arguing about age verification and VPNs. And somewhere in
Independent advocacy matters. Let me say that clearly before anything else, because what follows is not an argument against it. For a child in care, having someone whose only job is to stand