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Forty-one per cent of serious case reviews 'inadequate', says Ofsted

19 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Forty-one per cent of serious case reviews have been judged as inadequate since April 2007, Ofsted has said.

Bill to reform children's care becomes law

19 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

A bill to bring in independent social work practices, short breaks for disabled children and designated teachers for looked-after children became law last week.

A quarter of Scottish children's services must improve recruitment

19 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

A quarter of children's services in Scotland have been told to improve their recruitment procedures according to the country's care regulator.

Balls announces children's trusts legislation

18 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Children's secretary Ed Balls said yesterday (18 November) that he would introduce legislation to ensure every local authority has a children's trust board as soon as possible.

Balls announces terms of reference for safeguarding review

17 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Children's secretary Ed Balls has announced the terms of reference for Lord Laming's review on safeguarding.

Young people looking for housing face negative stereotypes

17 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Young people find it difficult to find housing because of negative stereotypes, according to a report out today (18 November).

Government launches fostering contract

17 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government is set to launch a standard contract that English councils can use to ensure children fostered through independent providers receive the right level of care.

Manchester children's services reviewing involvement after child deaths

17 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The director of children's services in Manchester is "urgently considering the nature, extent, and appropriateness of children's services' involvement with the family", after a mother killed her two young sons.

Half of adults think children are dangerous

17 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Nearly half of adults believe that children are dangerous, according to a Barnardo's survey.

Government tells services to engage with fathers

14 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government is working with a fatherhood thinktank to get councils, PCTs and children's services to raise their game when it comes to including fathers.