A council-run children's home in Nottinghamshire has been identified by Ofsted as one of the best in the country. Jo Stephenson finds out how it works with children with severe learning problems.
Revised inspections for residential holiday schemes for disabled children show that as well as providing high-quality care, the best schemes "add considerably to young people's experiences, progress and development".
Amid the multitude of challenges in working with children in care, a huge amount of innovation is taking place across the country. Charlotte Goddard examines three examples of excellent practice.
In-depth assessments identify ways to support young people from residential homes into foster care delivering placement stability and reducing council costs.
Local authorities in North West England are benefiting from a strategic support service set up to ensure there are sufficient placements for looked-after children and care leavers in the region.