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Why bigger is often better in children’s residential care

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  • Wednesday, February 24, 2021
  • | CYP Now
Children coming into residential care are often unable to sustain the intensity of living in a small family unit. Larger homes can offer more opportunities to address the emotional, behavioural, social and developmental needs of every child, supporting their psychological wellbeing until they are able to move successfully into a family environment.

Ripe for reform

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  • Tuesday, October 25, 2016
  • | CYP Now
With government pledging to undertake a 'national stocktake' of foster care and MPs conducting their own inquiry, Joe Lepper asks what measures would improve quality of care and outcomes for children.

Enduring ties

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  • Tuesday, October 25, 2016
  • | CYP Now
The government is reviewing the role of personal advisers in supporting care leavers' transition to adulthood after its Keep on Caring strategy gave councils new duties. Charlotte Goddard investigates.

Alone in a new land

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  • Tuesday, October 31, 2017
  • | CYP Now
Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children represent a rising part of England's looked-after children population. Louise Hunt asks how they are cared for and how councils can best meet their needs.

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