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Backed by £20 million, strategy shines spotlight on the incredible extended family members keeping children out of care.

• Updated: 15 December 2023

The grant determination letters to local authorities for 'Staying Put' arrangements.

• Updated: 2 April 2022

A continued lack of capacity in the foster care sector is leading to vulnerable children missing out on the care and support they need, Ofsted says.

• Updated: 11 November 2021

Sunderland children’s services jump to Outstanding from failing in 2015 following Government intervention

• Updated: 20 August 2021

Practical and emotional support from communities of foster carers to boost their resilience

• Updated: 3 October 2019

Children and Families Minister Nadhim Zahawi announces new measures to improve foster care, as part of the government's response to two fostering reviews.

• Updated: 20 July 2018

Children's Minister met staff at Leeds City Council to hear about improvement work in children's social care

• Updated: 3 April 2018