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Children's home workforce review launched by Df E
9+ hour, 52+ min ago (752+ words) The government has launched a review of the children's home workforce designed to improve professional development and career pathways, but also set a vision for a smaller residential sector. The review was announced as part of a Department for Education…...
Children's social care reform: what's changing and what it means for practice
3+ week, 3+ day ago (153+ words) From the passing of the Children's Schools and Wellbeing Act, to confirmation of when the reforms must be implemented by, it seems that barely a day goes by without some more news. This half-day event brings together experts from across…...
Ofsted criticisms of "profiteering" children"s homes prompts counterblast from provider body
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (1707+ words) Ofsted criticisms of "profiteering" in the children's homes sector has prompted a counterblast from the main organisation representing providers. The regulator said that the rapid growth in the number of homes and their concentration in cheaper areas suggested decisions were…...