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Research into the treatment for children aged 7 and under with stammers.
Outcome measures at national and local authority (LA) level in England for children continuously looked after for at least 12 months.
Independent review of a case of serious assault by 2 children in Eldington, Doncaster, and the government's response.
Research to help decision-making by family justice professionals and increase understanding of children's needs and appropriate timeframes.
Children referred to and assessed by children's social services for the financial year ending March 2012.
Research paper reporting the findings from a review of previous research.
Information on looked-after children at both national and local authority levels for the financial year 2011 to 2012.
Report evaluating the effect that the flexibilities granted to 8 trial authorities have had on service responses to safeguard children.
Research paper summarising the findings from a study of the market for secure children’s homes.
Statistics on approved placements by type, gender, age and length of stay.
Data from local safeguarding children boards (LSCBs) in England.
Staff employed by children's social services in England as at 31 December 2011.
Presents findings from an evaluation of the effectiveness of multidimensional treatment foster care for adolescents.
This review examines existing research on what motivates individuals and families to become foster carers and the barriers they identify.
Report on the progress in reforming the child protection system in England since the publication of the Munro review.
A summary of responses to the recommendations put forward by Eileen Munro in her report into child protection.
The findings from a study looking at comparing data on safeguarding children and child protection in England with that of other countries.
Findings from a short study to provide insight into the nature of children's residential homes and the characteristics of the young people.
This report brings together the views of 1,895 children and young people on the performance of care services in 2011.
Research looking at whether different forms of training improves the quality of children's services.
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