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Evaluation of a programme for young people with challenging behaviours in the care system.
An overview of Ofsted's registration process for adoption agencies, fostering agencies, children’s homes, residential family centres and residential holiday schemes for disabled children.
A major literature review of evidence relating to children's online activities and safety.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Information on the various ways in which practice can be quality assured and staff developed. It covers workforce development, performance indicators and statistical analysis.
We're seeking views on the proposed reforms for independent and semi-independent accommodation for children's social care.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The IRRP helps assess the safety of the use of restraint in secure training centres and young offenders institutions.
How to support children and young people with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and mental health difficulties who are at risk of restrictive intervention.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on women, peace and security and youth.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
This document sets out proposals to improve the provision of care for children who are unable to grow up with their birth parents.
First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government
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