New stats show public family court proceedings now exceed 10 months

Deprivation of Liberty orders vastly outnumber applications to place children in registered secure accommodation as a severe shortage of secure children’s homes bites say The

Schools are “picking up the pieces” as more children start reception without key skills such as speaking in full sentences or using the toilet independently,

On 4th September 2025, the Minister for Children and Families, Janet Daby MP issued a statement confirming continuation of the funding into the next financial year