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“Adolescence”: How online life can affect children and young people in care

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The Netflix drama ‘Adolescence’ has highlighted online risks, to which children in care are especially vulnerable due to trauma and separation. CoramBAAF offers resources to help carers and professionals support digital safety and the mental health of children. These include guides, risk tools, and age-appropriate books for children.

Head of Service - Aspire Adoption
Head of Service - Aspire Adoption We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking strategic leader with a passion for delivering outstanding adoption services. Aspire Adoption, the Regional Adoption Agency for BCP and Dorset Councils, is seeking an experienced Head of Service to lead the agency into its next phase of growth and development. The post holder will provide strategic leadership to drive best practice and continuous service improvement and oversee adoption policy, operational delivery, and regional partnerships. BCP Council - Aspire Adoption £64,785 - £68,917 Bournemouth - Hybrid 100441A 37

Education Committee: Children’s social care report published

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CoramBAAF welcomes the Education Committee’s report on children’s social care, which highlights urgent issues such as a shortage of foster carers, inadequate mental health support, and poor outcomes for care leavers. The report makes key recommendations to improve the system, and calls for strong Government action to better support vulnerable children and families.