A leading judge says he is “acutely conscious” of concerns voiced in parts of Europe about the “forced adoption” of children in England and Wales. Sir James Munby, the most
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The most senior family court judge in England and Wales has told social services bosses that “misuse and abuse” of legislative provisions aimed at providing short-term accommodation to children who
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The adoption process will be speeded up to end the “tragedy” of children waiting for long periods to be placed with a new family, David Cameron has announced. The Prime
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As the number of children in care in England climbs to a thirty year high, Barnardo’s is today calling on the UK government to set aside vital funds to ensure all
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At least £46 million of public money was handed to Kids Company despite repeated concerns being raised by officials about the way the now collapsed charity was being run. The
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David Cameron has ordered an independent review into children’s homes to ensure those who cannot get adopted have “the best start in life”. It will be headed up by former
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The Duchess of Cambridge met children enrolled in an early intervention mentoring programme designed to keep them clear of trouble in later life. Kate arrived at Islington Town Hall today,
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The NSPCC has assembled a new resource for social work professionals involved in transitioning children from a care setting to their home. For a child, returning home from care can
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A man whose two grandchildren were taken into care has been criticised by a family court judge for conducting an “abusive and cowardly” Facebook campaign against social services staff. Judge
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Council bosses have been ordered to pay £40,000 damages by a family court judge who concluded that a little girl was unlawfully kept in care after her mother suffered a
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