Child protection21 Oct 2024Children's services show signs of improvementOfsted said children were now "better safeguarded" after the service was rated inadequate in 2021.21 Oct 202418 Oct 2024Council payout for 15-month child protection delayCumberland Council must pay compensation to a parent over delays by the authority it replaced.18 Oct 202418 Sep 2024Unlawful care homes ‘profiteer’ from at-risk kidsPlacing children with complex needs in care threatens to bankrupt some councils, the Family Court is told.18 Sep 2024Family & Education1 Jul 2024Warning over 'eye-watering' rise in online sex offencesPolice Scotland say reports of online child sexual abuse and exploitation have increased by 21% in a year.1 Jul 2024Scotland19 Jun 2024Council launches child social services reformsThe new way of working allows families to lead plans to get the support they need.19 Jun 2024Dorset22 May 2024Children detained under little-known orders are speaking out after turning 18Young people who were detained under Deprivation of Liberty orders speak about their experiences.22 May 2024UK17 Apr 2024Paedophiles could lose parental rights under new lawIt comes after the BBC reported a mum's fight to stop her ex-husband getting access to their child.17 Apr 2024UK10 Apr 2024More areas trial new child protection projectThe £45m scheme aims to give struggling families more early support.10 Apr 2024England14 Mar 2024No care plan for teen who died of 'shocking neglect'The distressing nature of Kaylea’s avoidable suffering was an “inescapable truth”, the report said. 14 Mar 2024Wales