Improving stability for looked after children

The latest data pack from DFE, on improving permanency arrangements, is an extensive and useful one. CareKnowledge editor Jim Kennedy looks into how it could impact on placement stability:This week’s data pack from DFE, on improving permanency arrangements, is part of the Department’s drive to ensure that there is greater consistency in planning for and achieving, permanent placements for children – where appropriate. It has the distinct advantage of presenting its material without undue reference to adoption as the only or preferred method of meeting permanency needs. This briefing provides some more detail on the pack and its intended uses, than we