A rescue plan has been announced to save ten early help projects supporting thousands of struggling families across Birmingham, amid a backlash. The potential loss of support and help for children and ...

Every week, the support advisors and 'community connectors' at Northfield's early help scheme hear stories of families and children right on the edge. Sometimes literally. They've just picked up the ...

Families are missing out on the social work support they need because some early help staff are being given overly complex cases, inspectors have found. Inspections of five areas identified some ...

This month marks one year since the publication of the Department for Education’s (DfE) Stable Homes, Built on Love strategy to reform children’s social care. A core objective is improving early help ...

A review has been launched into getting early help for families before they reach "crisis point" as demand increases for children's services. Stockton Council's people select committee has started the ...

Early help workers support vulnerable families before any challenges they face escalate and further action is needed such as children being taken into care. Early help is a vital service for ...

Early support for children and families looks set for a boost with the creation of family hubs, intended to bring together a range of services for children up to the age of 19, or 25 for those with ...