Variation in children’s social care: let’s learn from the best councils
Our response to the NAO's report exploring pressures on children’s social care
January 23, 2019
Our response to the NAO's report exploring pressures on children’s social care
Nobody would argue against the additional £250 million granted to councils this week to relieve budget pressures in High Needs funding….
Highlights of the National Children’s and Adults Services Conference 2018
In response to continued financial pressures, a growing number of councils are being forced to reduce investment in early help…
Cultural issues across the SEND system, and a lack of focus on early intervention are also fundamental problems
While the amount of new funding is disappointing, there are two aspects of its delivery that are significant
The sector needs to capture and respond to the specific needs and strengths of children in order to improve outcomes
The Local Government Association (LGA) recently published a research report on children’s services. While the report – ‘Making Sense: Understanding…
Another day, another news story depicting the breadth and depth of the challenge facing children’s services departments across the country. …
