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There has been a decline in community paediatric consultants since 2015, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 January 2020

Health leaders reveal shortage of 'vital' child protection specialists

Health

A total underspend of £63.5m was recorded. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 January 2020

Councils divert £63.5m of childcare funding to plug gaps elsewhere

Early Years

One in four young people have been denied mental health treatment, new figures show. Picture: Shutterstock

News 10 January 2020

One in four children seeking mental health support rejected for treatment

Mental health

A third of children in England and Wales are exposed to trauma, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 January 2020

School punishments 'worsen vulnerable children’s mental health'

Education

A commitment to refugee children could be enshrined in future legislation, MPs said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 January 2020

MPs reject post-Brexit child refugee rights guarantee

Children's rights

Ofsted brands the findings "a failure of the highest order"

News 8 January 2020

Thousands of children denied good education by consistently underperforming schools, says Ofsted

Education

Grandparents who care for their grandchildren will have payments backdated. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 December 2019

Rochdale Council loses High Court challenge over special guardian payments

Social Care

Kington-upon-Thames children's services have been praised over support for vulnerable children. Picture: Abode Stock

News 19 December 2019

Kingston-upon-Thames children’s services rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted

Social Care

Melanie Walker is chair of the mutual’s board of trustees. Picture: Devon Partnerships NHS Trust

News 18 December 2019

Council recommissions youth services mutual in £10m deal

Youth Work

An estimated 127,370 children are living in temporary accommodation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 December 2019

Children’s social workers become main source of homelessness referrals

Social Care

Research has shown foster carers are experiencing traumatic events. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 December 2019

Report reveals traumatic effect of attacks on foster carers

Social Care

Care leavers will be offered support applying for jobs under the new scheme. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 December 2019

Care leavers get mental health support in pilot programme

Social Care