Government launches new fostering recruitment campaign
The Government has today announced its new fostering recruitment campaign: Building Futures.
Updated Kinship Care statutory guidance October 2026
The Government has published updated Kinship care statutory guidance for local authorities. The updated Statutory Guidance is linked to Families First Partnership, Enduring Relationships Programme, Working together to safeguard children 2026 and Improving the kinship local offer and approach to kinship care.
Government publishes statutory guidance ahead of new Information Sharing Duty taking effect on 30 September
The government has recently published statutory guidance for safeguarding organisations and their practitioners in relation to the new information sharing duty which was introduced through the Children Wellbeing and Schools Act. The new duty takes effect from 30 September 2026.
Continuing Professional Development as an Independent Social Worker: what does it look like in practice?
Social Work registration window is now open. Practitioners must submit their renewal application and record two pieces of CPD, including one with peer reflection. Associate Trainer Cath Turton shares practical tips for completing yours.
Joint letter to the Secretary of State for Education
We are proud to be co-signatories of a letter to the Secretary of State for Education calling on the Government to ensure all children in care receive free school meals automatically, regardless of their foster carer's financial circumstances. The initiative, led by The Fostering Network and supported by organisations including TACT Fostering, the National Association of Fostering Providers (NAFP), Foster Talk, Adoption UK, the British Association of Social Workers and Home for Good, demonstrates the sector coming together to advocate for children in care and the families who support them.
Local government reorganisation plans on hold
The government yesterday announced a pause and review of the local government reorganisation process. James Bury, Managing Director, Policy, Research and Development, highlights some of the changes in this short update
Reflections from CoramBAAF's community of practice on AI in fostering, adoption and kinship care
AI is rapidly reshaping fostering, adoption and kinship care, creating both opportunities and uncertainty for practitioners. CoramBAAF’s community of practice offers a reflective space to share learning, explore safe and proportionate use, and consider how governance, privacy, professional judgement and core social work values can remain central.
A pivotal time for kinship care: learning, reflecting and shaping what comes next
With major developments in research, policy and law, the Kinship Conference 2026 offers an opportunity to discuss what these changes mean in practice with professionals who share a passion for improving outcomes for children, and their families. In this short piece, our Kinship Consultant, Ann Horne outlines some of the upcoming changes to the kinship care sector, how you can help shape these changes and what’s coming up over the next three months.
Private Fostering in England: why the 2026 survey matters
In this short read our Kinship Consultants Ann Horne and Clare Seth discuss Private Fostering Arrangements and the importance of raising awareness and knowing more about private fostering to improve outcomes for this often hidden group of children.
CoramBAAF statement on Government's revised fostering standards and guidance consultation
The Government announced on 8 July a number of significant reforms and consultations relating to fostering and children in care. These developments have the potential to shape the future of fostering services and the experiences of children and foster carers across England.
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