Emily Harle

A third of social workers were found to be supporting people in need using their own resources. Picture: Andreabzerova/Adobe Stock

News 21 March 2023

Social workers report caseload increase amid cost-of-living crisis

Social Care

Early years leaders urge government to work with the sector to implement childcare expansion. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

News 16 March 2023

Budget 2023: Early years sector cautiously welcomes investment

Early Years

Nesta says 'our current system needs to work better for young children and hard-pressed families'. Picture: Rio Patuca Images/Adobe Stock

News 15 March 2023

Budget 2023: Government confirms controversial relaxation of childcare ratios

Early Years

The Spring Budget will be announced in the House of Commons. Picture: Marco Govel/Adobe Stock

News 14 March 2023

Budget 2023: Chancellor urged to offer permanent financial aid to vulnerable families

Children's Services

Jeremy Hunt will announce his next Budget on Wednesday. Picture: UK Parliament

News 13 March 2023

Spring Budget 2023: Early years leaders warn funding must account for rising costs

Early Years

SYP made a number of recommendations to improve Scotland's food system for young people. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 10 March 2023

UNCRC incorporation needed to protect children’s right to food, say young people

Health

Rachel de Souza recommends a roll out of mental health teams to all schools. Picture: Office of the children's commissioner for England

News 9 March 2023

Children's commissioner for England warns of mental health treatment delays

Health

Financial pressures and increased responsibilities are detrimental to the wellbeing of young carers. Picture: Egoitz/Adobe Stock

News 9 March 2023

Cost-of-living crisis taking ‘devastating’ toll on young carers

Health

A new analysis suggests that the benefits of early language intervention are long-lasting. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 8 March 2023

Post-pandemic language intervention has lasting impact, research finds

Education

This year's campaign will encourage LGBTQ+ people to consider adopting siblings. Picture: NDABCreativity/Adobe Stock

News 7 March 2023

LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week resources

Social Care

Universities asked to help estranged and care-experienced students to access stable accommodation. Picture: insta_photos/Adobe Stock

News 6 March 2023

Universities urged to act as rent guarantors for care leavers

Social Care

Childline supported more than 5,000 children suffering from loneliness in a year. Picture: Polya Olya/Adobe Stock

News 6 March 2023

Rise in loneliness among children sparks wellbeing concerns

Health