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Ofsted found that the work of RAAs “is strong” in matching families with children. Picture:
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Ofsted: Regionalisation 'not solving many adoption challenges’

Social Care
Vulnerable children in year 11 are more likely than their peers to experience 'unexplained transfers'. Picture: Drivepix/Adobe Stock
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'Unexplained transfers' impacting one in five pupils with emotional health needs

Education
Work should be done to 'develop and further professionalise the work of youth practitioners in London', experts say. Picture: Seventyfour/Adobe Stock
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Youth workers step in amid lack of family help to protect children from crime

Youth Work
The trial was run across two NHS trusts for four months. Picture: Royal Foundation for Early Childhood/Twitter
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Princess of Wales' charity urges roll out of health visitor tool to ‘interpret baby behaviour’

Health
Social Work England described young people's understanding of the role as a 'concern'. Picture: RH2010/Adobe Stock
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Campaign launches to tackle negative perceptions of social work

Social Care
Robin Walker is chair of the education committee. Picture: UK Parliament
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MP raises concerns over 'funding shortfall' for special free schools

Education
Young carers stuggle to balance education and caring responsibilities, Carers Trust says. Picture: Carers Trust
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All schools 'should be required to appoint a young carers lead', says charity

Education
Researchers are calling on government to roll out an 'inclusion dashboard'. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Pupils with SEND ‘more likely to be suspended multiple times’

Education
Researchers are calling for greater financial regulation of private early years providers. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Tougher regulation needed to tackle ‘excess profiteering’ in early years, says charity

Early Years
The projects brings younger and older generations together. Picture: North Devon Surf Therapy
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Surfing therapy project wins National Lottery award to support young people

Health
The consultation will look at the impact of careers guidance on disadvantaged groups. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Charity seeks evidence of careers guidance impact

Children's Services
Ministry of Justice figures show 388 children were subject to DoL orders between July and September 2023. Picture (posed by model): Adobe Stock
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Call to end deprivation of children’s liberty in unregulated settings

Social Care