Dan Parton

Thrive schools say they are increasingly stepping into the breach as the public sector in particular is struggling to cope. Picture: dglimages/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Economic crisis sees young people's mental health and wellbeing suffer

Health
Multiple tools will be required to help children and families live healthier lives. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Tackling the growth in childhood obesity

Health
Restorative approaches are well embedded in the home, meaning practitioners can work with young people to address incidents
Features

Children’s home staff and agencies take restorative approach to cut offending

Social Care
Synergy improves young people’s outcomes in ensuring that data is visible to practitioners, supporting their decision making. Picture: Servelec
Best Practice

System links council’s education and social care data

Education
Northampton Council’s Anna King says specialist work on knife crime is necessary
Best Practice

Youth workers tackle knife crime in Northampton

Youth Work
While not suitable for all young people, groups can lead to effective discussions. Picture: Photographee.eu/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Knife awareness course safety measures

Safeguarding and child protection
Analysis

Call to tackle unexplained exits

Education
News

Children's leaders criticise inquiry claims over council placement practices

Social Care
News

Information watchdog backs DfE decision to withhold details of 'mythbuster' document

Social Care
News

Inspectors criticise SEND services in South Tyneside

Education
News

Young adult carers' housing needs still overlooked

Social Care
News

Special schools focus for next round of 'free' school bids

Education