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Welcome to the Devon and Cornwall Police website for professionals working with children and young people. On these pages you can find guidance and information across a range of themes and issues they may be facing.
We also have links to a range of resources for use in the classroom and beyond as well and links to third-party support and information. Click on ‘News and information’ for the latest from the world of Children and Young People.
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16/01/2026: Hundreds of children placed at risk in unregistered homes for months, MPs warn
Hundreds of children in care in England are being placed at risk in unregistered homes for months at a time by councils, MPs have warned.
16/01/2026: Care system failings ‘putting hundreds of children at risk’ in unregistered placements
Hundreds of vulnerable children are being “regularly put at risk” with prolonged placements in unregistered homes, an influential committee of MPs has warned.
16/01/2026: Government to invest £200mn in SEND training for teachers
The government has unveiled a £200 million training package for teachers to boost their skills in supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) of all ages.
15/01/2026: The key drivers of care leaver wellbeing: findings from research
Investing in personal advisers to reduce caseloads and give them more time with young people is among a number of actions leaders can take to tackle low wellbeing among care leavers, finds charity Coram Voice
