This page gathers together all Children England briefings on the Children and Social Work Bill so far. 

We are particularly concerned about Clauses 29 - 33 (formerly Clauses 15 - 19) as they would allow individual local authorities to operate outside vital legislation that protects children. Read Kathy Evans' article explaining more.

• Inititial analysis of the Bill as it addresses our members' manifesto

• Second Reading Briefing - focussing on three main areas of the Bill: the Corporate Parenting Principles; the Local Offer for Care Leavers; and the Power to Test Different Ways of Working

• Grand Committee stage briefing - in support of the amendment to put into primary legislation a ban on profit-making in children's social care functions

Children England is collaborating with other organisations to improve other parts of the Bill through the Alliance for Children in Care and Care Leavers. Read the Alliance briefing:

• Alliance for Children in Care and Care Leavers - Second Reading Briefing