Emily Harle

Children in foster care are generally less happy with their family life than other children, report finds. Picture: Freeograph/Adobe Stock

News 23 January 2023

Children in foster care worry more about family life, report finds

Social Care

New initiative will offer young people from disadvantaged backgrounds paid work placements in the environmental sector. Picture: Groundwork

News 20 January 2023

Career programme welcomes disadvantaged young people into environmental sector

Youth Work

Professor Alexis Jay, chair of the IICSA, presented evidence from the inquiry to the education select committee. Picture: Parliamentline.tv

News 20 January 2023

Government urged not to ‘pick and choose’ child sexual abuse inquiry recommendations

Education

Only seven per cent of health visitors feel confident families can access support if needed, amid health visitor shortage. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 18 January 2023

Young children missing vital reviews due to health visitor shortage

Early Years

Organisations warn that the proposed inspection regulations may increase risk of harm for children in care. Picture: Adobe Stock/kegfire

News 17 January 2023

Sector criticises ‘unsafe’ proposals for supported accommodation

Social Care

Ofsted praises improvements at Wandsworth Council's children's services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 January 2023

Ofsted praises Wandsworth Council’s ‘child-focused’ approach to children’s services

Ofsted

The local authority was judged 'outstanding' on the experiences of children in care and care leavers. Picture: Phil Adams

News 11 January 2023

Ofsted hails 'significant' children's services improvements in Darlington

Children's Services

Nottingham City Council is the latest local authority to recognise care experience as a protected characteristic. Picture: Terry Galloway

News 11 January 2023

Nottingham Council to recognise care experience as a protected characteristic

Social Care

The consultation's proposals aim to increase accessibility of adoption support services. Picture: Adobe Stock/Monkey Business

News 10 January 2023

DfE consults on regulation of adoption support service providers

Social Care

C-Jay's children's book teaches children about diversity using different family dynamics. Picture: C-Jay Quigley

News 6 January 2023

What Makes a Family: Children's book aims to promote diversity education

Early Years

Rishi Sunak's new year's speech has come under fire by leaders from the social work and early years sectors. Picture: Parliament UK

News 6 January 2023

Sunak’s New Year speech slammed over 'missing key priorities' for children

Early Years

DfE has launched a new careers programme to boost career aspirations among primary school children. Picture: Adobe Stock/Monkey Business

News 6 January 2023

DfE programme to aims to challenge career stereotypes in primary schools

Education