05-03-2024 23:47 via communitycare.co.uk

Postcode lottery in child in need support uncovered by Children’s Commissioner

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.National thresholds and stronger guidance are needed to address a postcode lottery in support for children in need, the Children’s Commissioner for England has warned.
Despite the focus of current government reforms on intervening early to help children stay with their families, the changes are insufficiently focused on those on child in need (CIN) plans, said the rights watchdog.
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