‘Invest in children’
The next government needs to invest in children’s services so councils can fulfil the ambitions of the Children’s Act, the LGA has said.
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Parents under pressure
Child-to-parent violence can occur in any family anywhere, but parents are often too ashamed to seek help.
Hardship behind demand for services
A rise in family conflict and hardship is behind the heightened pressure on child protection services, according to a new LGA survey of councillors responsible for children’s social care.
Rise in child abuse based on faith or belief
The number of children in England identified by councils as having been abused for reasons based on faith or belief has risen by a third in the past three years, according to LGA analysis.
Young missing out on careers advice
Thousands of young people are missing out on vital careers support, the LGA has warned.
Supporting care leavers
Working with the Care Leaver Covenant is improving support for looked-after young people transitioning to adulthood.