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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
NHS Trusts would also have corporate parenting responsibilities under the proposal. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Extend corporate parenting across public services, say MPs and peers

Social Care
Bradford Children's Trust launched in April last year. Picture: Sakah Photography/Adobe Stock
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Council and children’s trust relationship at risk of ‘complete breakdown’

Social Care
Education unions have questioned the effectiveness of fining parents. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Government measures to tackle persistent school absences come into force

Education