The Government has promised to provide more nursery places for disadvantaged two-year-olds. But is it willing to pay for thousands of extra trained carers?

A new report by Action for Children reveals how fundamental flaws in the funding of vital children’s services are creating a ticking time bomb for both vulnerable children and UK taxpayers.

The Government’s Open Public Services agenda, announced last year, encourages the voluntary sector to bring innovation to local services, but there are significant barriers which hamper this reality according to a new report launched today.

Care homes owned by Suffolk County Council are to be transferred to private operator Care UK after senior council leaders approved the move today.

HOME care must be radically reshaped to provide a service which is fit for the future, Oxford researchers have said.

Gladys Rhodes White OBE has been appointed as Interim Director of Children’s Services at Rochdale Borough Council.