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.
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