...Carol Devanney; Richard Wistow Purpose The purpose of this article is to explore findings from the children's services mapping (CSM) policy monitoring exercise on the implementation of Children's Trust arrangements in England in 2008 and 2009. It outlines progress made in implementation...

...Bernard Gallagher; Adam Green Purpose The purpose of this article is to advance knowledge concerning outcomes among the former residents of therapeutic children's homes, especially those located in England. Design/methodology/approach In total, 16 young adults who had been resident in one...

...Ray Jones The article explores the drivers for legislative and policy change in children's social care in England over the past 60 years. It describes the factors that led to the major children's social care legislation and explores how these ‘drivers for change’ varied in their importance over...