Joanne Parkes

News

Ombudsman bid for greater powers over SEND provision

Education
News

Roll out universal free school meals nationally, urges thinktank

Education
Carolyne Willow is director of children’s rights charity Article 39.
News

Charities raise fears over legal ruling on DoL orders

Social Care
Youth workers engage young people in custody to support them to address behaviour
Best Practice

Divert capitalises on trusted relationships

Youth Justice
A multi-agency safety plan is a key part of the response to children at risk of abuse and exploitation. Picture: Fizkes/AdobeStock
Sponsored Features

The value of safety planning

Social Care
Lower income families and those with children who have complex needs have been hardest hit by nursery closures, report local authorities. Picture: alexanderuhrin/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Funded childcare expansion plans in doubt amid nursery closures

Early Years
New to Nature offered young people from diverse backgrounds access to entry-level roles and a better insight into potential careers in the environmental sector
Features

World of work made open to all

Youth Work
The same economic factors that make life more difficult for children, young people and families also have an impact on charities’ ability to deliver services to help them. Picture: marian stoev/EyeEm/Adobe Stock
Features

How charities are doing more for less

Financial management
Taser use on under-18s has nearly tripled in two years. Picture: Stephane/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Case for reform in use of tasers

Youth Justice
Westminster aims to address gaps in service delivery for young people in need of support. Picture: William/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Councils focus on tackling multiple problems

Social Care
Nottingham’s SLC strategy will be used to identify need and integrate commissioning. Picture: Fizkes/Adobe Stock
Features

Council redesigns care pathway to boost SLC support

Early Years
Parents get the confidence they need to support their children’s learning at home
Features

Scheme trains parents to boost literacy skills of disadvantaged children

Early Years