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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Calls for more funding as child abuse increases
By Martin Ford | 20 August 2021
Incidents involving death or serious harm to a child have risen in the past year, leading to call...
LEGAL
Court ruling spurs boroughs to find accomodation for arrested children
By Martin Ford | 18 August 2021
Councils in London are to provide new accommodation facilities for children in police custody aft...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
School transport contractor axed over safeguarding concerns
By Martin Ford | 18 August 2021
Birmingham City Council said the contract had been terminated following a breach of terms.
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Changing Futures in Westminster
By Cllr Heather Acton | 16 August 2021
Westminster City Council’s successful bid for a project under the Changing Futures programme will...
FINANCE
Research finds long-lasting benefits from Sure Start
By Naomi Larsson | 16 August 2021
Sure Start centres prevented thousands of children from being hospitalised and cut health inequal...
LEGAL
Campaigners head to court over care placements
By Martin Ford | 12 August 2021
Five local authorities are facing legal action over out-of-area accommodation for children in care.
FINANCE
'Significant inequities' in SEN funding exposed
By Martin Ford | 11 August 2021
Differences of tens of millions in funding were found in areas with similar demographics, a repor...
IMPROVEMENT
Commissioner to be appointed at Bradford
By Martin Ford | 10 August 2021
The Government is to appoint a commissioner to oversee improvements to children’s services at Bra...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Peers call for joined up funding for children and families
By Michael Burton | 10 August 2021
Peers have urged Cabinet ministers to produce a cross-Whitehall bid for funding for vulnerable ch...
LONDON COUNCILS
Facing down a perfect storm of violence
By Cllr Jas Athwal | 10 August 2021
This summer will be one of the most challenging local councils have faced when it comes to bearin...
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