Lambeth Redress Scheme set to extend
Lambeth's Redress Scheme for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse in the borough is set to be extended for a further two years, according to the London borough, enabling more victims to gain compensation for their abuse.
Lambeth Council's cabinet was set to meet last month to consider extending the Redress Scheme, which provides [...]
Durham strengthens services
Durham Council has taken swift and decisive action to strengthen services, Ofsted has said.
Pace has increased since the focused visit, and solid improvements can be seen in many service areas, including at the front door and for children in care. Firm foundations are in place to sustain and build on the improvements made.
"There [...]
Children in care missing out on Independent Visitors
Children in care are missing out on their legal entitlement to an essential 'buddy' or Independent Visitor, Barnardo's has revealed.
More than two thirds of local authorities admitted to the charity that they left looked-after children on waiting lists for an Independent Visitor.
Barnardo’s Chief Executive, Javed Khan said: “It is really disappointing that so [...]
Modern slavery increases due to county line crimes
There has been a substantial growth in the number of children being identified as potential victims of modern slavery attributed to county lines gangs, it has emerged.
Figures published by the National Crime Agency on victims of trafficking and exploitation found a 48% increase in minor exploitation cases from 2,118 in 2017 to 3,137 in [...]
Services for children in Kensington and Chelsea are outstanding
Services for children who need help and protection, children in care and care leavers in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are outstanding, according to Ofsted.
Since the previous inspection in 2016, excellent services and high-quality social work practice have been very well sustained, the inspection of children's services found.
"Senior leadership [...]
Care applications drop further says Cafcass
The number of care applications made to Cafcass continues to fall, official statistics have revealed.
There were 1,000 care applications made in September 2019, down from 1,095 in August 2019. The 1,000 figure is also 5.8% lower than September 2018 when there were 1,062 care applications made.
So far this financial year since [...]
