Revised version distinguishes between cases that do and do not appear to meet the new test for deprivation of liberty ...

Prime minister tells BBC's Laura Kuenssberg he would not want to leave office without having brought in a new social care ...

Authorities to also be assessed separately on supporting families and on child protection under proposed changes to inspection of local authority children's services framework designed to align it ...

Laming's landmark report into brutal murder of eight-year-old laid the basis for extensive children's services reforms ...

A care experienced young person talks about how they have been supported to make the transition into adulthood ...

Josh MacAlister has been reappointed as children's minister in Andy Burnham's government. The decision means he will continue to lead implementation of the children's social care reforms that he was ...

An experienced social worker reflects on learning to make difficult decisions when outcomes for families were uncertain.

The standards for employers of social workers in England should be strengthened to help boost the provision of practice ...