May 2014
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Following the passage into law of the Children and Families Act, this seminar focused on key issues around children in care in England at a time of considerable reform.
Delegates discussed changes to the adoption system included in the Act, as well as Government's proposals for a 'fundamental overhaul' of children's residential care, including greater transparency and accountability around commissioning. Initiatives to improve the education of children in care and the cross-government strategy to support care leavers in the transition to further and higher education, employment, and adulthood more widely were also considered.
This conference brought together key policymakers and regulatory officials with stakeholders with an interest in the support available for children in care, including local authority representatives, children's charities, children's home providers, schools and college leaders, community groups, academics and social work bodies.
