New ruling on deprivation of liberty.
The UK Supreme Court has issued a landmark judgment that reshapes how deprivation of liberty is defined in law. The ruling replaces the long-standing ‘acid test’ and has implications for children’s social care and health practice and policy.
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On 2 June 2026, the UK Supreme Court handed down a landmark judgment in A Reference by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland [2026] UKSC 16. Melika Malone-Lee outlines the immediate and…
A new report from PBE, commissioned by the Children’s Services Funding Alliance, reveals record spending on children’s services. The findings are being discussed today at a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Children, coordinated by NCB. Find about more at buff.ly/xhDTtYm
Join our monthly Making Participation Work coffee morning on 17 June. These get-togethers support practitioners to develop their participation & engagement practice when working with disabled children and young people and children and young people with special educational needs.
The Council for Disabled Children is recruiting young people (11–25) with SEND to join FLARE, the Dept for Education’s advisory group.
They’re especially keen to hear from disabled Black & Global Majority young people.
🕔 Apply by 17 June, 17:00
Join us to discuss how to create buy-in for strategic participation and advocate for youth voice to be heard at senior levels.
The Council for Disabled Children’s next Participation Community of Practice is taking place on Weds 24th June 2026.
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New analysis from the Children’s Services Funding Alliance shows children’s social care costs at a record £14.7bn after a decade of cuts.
With early help spending down 40% between 2011 and 2025 and demand rising, we need to rebalance towards prevention now.
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While we are pleased to see the government’s recognition of the urgency in improving children's #OnlineSafety and #wellbeing, we are concerned that the proposals as stated do not do enough to keep all children and young people safe. Read our full statement: buff.ly/ZRfl8W8
It's #LearningDisabilityWeek and this year’s theme is #DoYouSeeMe, highlighting the need for people with a learning disability to be seen, heard and valued. Clinical psychologist Dr Layla Harding explores attachment and caregiving in families with parental disabilities: buff.ly/FbQOcYY
Supporting people in communities affected by violence
We have brought together resources to focus on violence prevention, supporting people at risk, practitioner wellbeing, trauma-informed leadership, and addressing systemic racism.
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Join us for our next monthly Shared Support coffee morning on 17 June 2026
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The Council for Disabled Children is recruiting young people (11–25) with SEND to join FLARE, the Dept for Education’s advisory group. They’re especially keen to hear from disabled Black & Global Majority young people.
Supported accommodation can be an important part of the #SocialCare system if it is commissioned and used in ways that reflect #YoungPeople’s needs rather than system pressures. Bianca Karpf reflects on what new research tells us and what good practice looks like 👉 buff.ly/diU8hMo
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Join us to discuss how to create buy-in for strategic participation and advocate for youth voice to be heard at senior levels!
