Fiona Simpson

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An increase of children in care and a lack of suitable placements is leading to challenges for local authorities, according to Ofsted. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 November 2022

Councils accuse private care providers of ‘cherry-picking’ children

Social Care

More children are entering the care system than in previous years, DfE figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock/Fizkes

News 17 November 2022

Number of children in care at highest level on record

Social Care

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has announced his autumn statement. Picture: HM Treasury

News 17 November 2022

Autumn statement: Jeremy Hunt announces funding for schools and children’s social care

Early Years

Robin Walker has been named chair of the education select committee. Picture: Parliament UK

News 16 November 2022

Robin Walker elected as education select committee chair

Education

Kent has 20 per cent higher rates of children with SEND than the England average, according to Ofsted. Picture: Dmitry Naumov/AdobeStock

News 15 November 2022

Council apologises as parents’ confidence in SEND provision hits 'all-time low’

Education

The NCS will retain elements of its residential experiences. Picture: NCS Trust

News 15 November 2022

NCS reveals details of year-round offer for 2023

Youth Work

More than half of teenagers polled say they have seen violent content online. Picture: Brian/AdobeStock

News 14 November 2022

Children with a social worker more likely to be affected by violence, research finds

Youth Justice

Youth services could reduce spending on mental health support and crime prevention, according to researchers. Picture: AdobeStock/Jacob Lund

News 11 November 2022

Youth work investment could save public services £3.2bn per year, economists say

Youth Work

The advert sees a couple welcome new foster daughter Ellie. Picture: John Lewis Partnership

News 10 November 2022

John Lewis: Sector praises Christmas advert ‘showing what good care should look like’

Social Care

The conference will look at risks posed to children of all ages. Picture: AdobeStock

News 10 November 2022

CYP Now digital safeguarding conference to analyse latest online threats to young people

Claire Coutinho has been named as minister for children, families and wellbeing. Picture: Department for Education/Twitter

News 9 November 2022

Claire Coutinho: New children’s minister pledges commitment to social care reforms in first speech

Social Care

The proposed hubs would provide support for young people at risk of exploitation. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 7 November 2022

Sector backs Longfield’s call for ‘Sure Start for teenagers’

Youth Justice