In 2019 the government’s manifesto committed to reviewing the children’s social care system to make sure children and young people get the support they need.
On 15th January 2021, the independent review of children’s social care was announced and Josh MacAlister was appointed as chair. The terms of reference of the review set out its wide ranging and ambitious scope.
Read the full final report here.
Lord Justice Cobb appointed President of the Family Division.
On 23rd April 2026, The Rt Hon Lord Justice Cobb was announced as President of the Family Division, Head of Family Justice, President of the
Adoption orders are final, Supreme Court finds
The courts have no jurisdiction to set aside a validly made adoption order other than through an appeal, the Supreme Court has found. Read the
Maths pupils ‘make slower progress in mixed ability classes’
Pupils in mixed-ability classes make slower progress in maths compared to those grouped by attainment, a new report suggests. Using sets for maths also did not “significantly