Emily Harle

Ofsted and the CQC have carried out joint inspections since 2016. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Most recent local area SEND inspection reports

Ofsted
Simpson helps young people find positive pathways
Features

Interview: Amani Simpson, filmmaker and youth crime campaigner

Youth Work
Local authorities need to have sufficient resources to deliver their statutory duties. Picture: Yakobchuk Olena/Adobe Stock
Other

The Big Debate: Will new regulations improve the standard of residential care?

Social Care
Nearly half of the organisations consulted offer leisure activities to young people. Picture: Rido/ Adobe Stock
News

Youth work waiting lists soar amid financial pressures, report finds

Youth Work
Charity leaders have warned that cuts to EHCPs would impact outcomes for children with SEND. Picture: andreysha74/Adobe Stock
News

Sector fears over reported cuts to SEND education plans

Education
Dame Rachel de Souza has criticised the government's handling of the issue. Picture: Office of the children's commissioner for England
News

Children’s commissioner seeks young people’s views ahead of general election

Youth Work
Students from disadvantaged areas more likely to lose learning through suspension, research finds. Picture: Arrowsmith2/Adobe Stock
News

Disadvantaged children worst hit by suspensions amid sharp rise

Education
More than half of the most disavantaged primary schools were forced to cut provison due to high costs. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock
News

Schools forced to make cuts amid cost-of-living crisis, report warns

Education
The inquiry will look at evidence about how online exposure impacts children's wellbeing and education. Picture: Brian/Adobe Stock
News

MPs seek views on impact of screen time on children

Education
Nearly two-thirds of voters agree that good early years education benefits the whole country, not just parents. Picture: Kzenon/Adobe Stock
News

Childcare reform 'key to general election votes'

Early Years
Robin Walker said the committee shared a 'feeling of urgency' about the RAAC crisis. Picture: UK parliament
News

MPs to probe ministers over dangerous concrete in schools

Education
Every secondary school pupil should have access to a minimum of two hours of extracurricular activity per week, report says. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock
News

Government urged to boost sports funding for young people

Youth Work