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Information on looked-after children at both national and local authority levels for the financial year 2011 to 2012.
Statistics about 16- to 18-year-olds not in education, employment or training (NEET).
This report provides a summary of findings from the first year of the evaluation of extended services.
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.
The number of notifications of private fostering arrangements in England during the year ending 31 March 2012.
Data from local safeguarding children boards (LSCBs) in England.
Findings from the 2010 survey in the childcare and early years survey of parents series.
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.
The findings from an evaluation of the teens and toddlers youth development and teenage pregnancy prevention programme.
Report providing findings from the childcare provider finances survey, looking at the financial profile of providers offering childcare.
This review aims to test how the EYPS standards can support the concept of teaching in early years and help spread leadership practice.
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.
SACN/RCPCH joint statement on defining child underweight, overweight and obesity in the UK
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.
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