A major survey of children’s social workers in London and the south east of England shows the vast majority are passionate about their work, while also pointing to the serious challenges and pressures many face.
The costs of accommodating teenagers in care in semi-independent housing could be over nine times more than the government has committed up to 2026 to fund new regulations, while thousands of care beds could be withdrawn, a new report reveals.
Earlier this week at the Shining Stars Awards, the Mayor of London highlighted his commitment to London’s care leavers through the Care Leavers’ Compact.
Read the July 2023 Supporting London's Care Leavers Newsletter
The Leadership in Colour Summit brought together over 175 people to discuss and tackle issues of racism and disproportionality.
Boroughs in the capital have launched a new website promoting children’s social work career opportunities and seeking to attract “those ambitious for their careers and ambitious for young Londoners.”
Congratulations to Jane McSherry, DCS Merton, who has been elected as the new chair of ALDCS. We look forward to working together for London's children!
Read the June 2023 Adolescent Safeguarding and Youth Justice Newsletter
London respond collaboratively to the Children's Social Care: Stable Homes Built on Love proposals.
March 2024
Your Choice webinar hosted by Hillingdon Council as part of Social Work England
October 2023
Your Choice Pilot Report Published
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) published the findings from the pilot trial of the London Young People Study.
Read the report here.
October 2021 – March 2022
Home Office phase
The Home Office funded the first phase of the Your Choice programme.