内容摘要：“Previously, local authorities would be competing amongst one another or using expensive private agencies to contract out the work. But with ever-tighter budgets, we need to rethink this outdated approach and by combining our resources we can make a bigger impact.”

“Previously, local authorities would be competing amongst one another or using expensive private agencies to contract out the work. But with ever-tighter budgets, we need to rethink this outdated approach and by combining our resources we can make a bigger impact.”

She said the group was like her second family.Lauren is one of 7,210 children in care in Wales, a number that has risen by 79% over the past 20 years.

in Wales alone has risen from £65m in 2017-18 to £200m this year.NPT has reduced spending on care placements from £13.1m in 2012-13 to £9.1m in 2023-24.Rather than spending money on expensive residential care and court cases to remove children, Neath Port Talbot invests in services to keep families together where possible.

Often that starts with Linda Davies, a team manager in social services.She spends evenings and weekends at home answering calls from people who need urgent help and often it can be a child protection referral from the police.

When we film with her on shift, she gets a call relating to concerns about a baby who has a bruise.

She visits the mum and baby to assess if the baby is at risk.On an X account under his name, he had criticised Vice President JD Vance in February. Vance, who is a Catholic convert, had said Christians should love their family, neighbours, community and fellow citizens in that order. Prevost had written: "JD Vance is wrong: Jesus doesn't ask us to rank our love for others".

As Pope now, he faces a momentous task in leading the Church in a time of significant global conflicts. Observers have expressed hope that he can offer a counterpoint to more divisive voices on the world stage.His next appearances, at Sunday's midday Regina Coeli prayer in St Peter's Basilica and a Monday news conference with journalists, will be closely watched for signs as to which direction he intends to lead the Church and what kind of Pope he will be.

Students who were given "one more chance" at education through an alternative provision school are celebrating GCSE success.Bristol Futures Academy supports students who have been unable to cope in mainstream school settings, due to a variety of reasons.