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Explore our latest articles, insights and news on the topics that matter in social care.

Finding placements for young people with complex needs can be hard

Published: 11/12/2023

If you’re up to date with current affairs in social work, you’ll be familiar with the debate around unregulated placements. In 2021 the government announced it would become illegal for children under 16 to be placed in unregulated children’s homes or supported living placements.

Presenting a case to an agency decision maker

Published: 25/11/2023

Most children’s social workers will eventually have to present a case for adoption to the agency decision maker. In my experience it’s something that people can find challenging, and even daunting at times.