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The UK is bottom out of all 39 countries in terms of worsening child poverty rates. Picture: Adobe Stock
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UK child poverty worsening more than in other affluent nations

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Stockport Council joins dozens of local authorities in passing the motion. Picture: Philip Kinsey/Adobe Stock
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Stockport becomes latest council to make care experience a protected characteristic

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Young people will use social media to share their views. Picture: Kerkezz/Adobe Stock
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Young people take over charity’s social media to mark milestone celebration

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Home to school transport is likely to be impacted by lack of government support, councils say. Picture: GAYSORN/Adobe Stock
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Social care and school transport to suffer after autumn statement, councils warn

Social Care
Young asylum seekers' care is blighted by a 'lack of safeguarding measures', de Souza says. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England
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Better care needed for child victims of rape and torture, says children's commissioner

Social Care
The highest cost highlighted in the survey was £63,000 a week, according to the survey. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Councils reveal sharp rise in high-cost children’s care placements

Social Care
John Pearce is director of children’s services at Durham County Council
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School system discouraging inclusion, ADCS warns

Education
Funding should cover support for babies up to people aged 25, the coalition says. Picture: eeeu/Adobe Stock
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Coalition calls for £1.7bn a year funding boost to improve children’s mental health

Health
'Confusion' among councils around personal budgets is also leading to children missing school and accessing help, the LGO warns. Picture: Mediteraneo/Adobe Stock
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Councils' failings lead to lack of options for children with SEND, ombudsman warns

Education
John Pearce is director of children’s services at Durham County Council
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Autumn statement 2023: Council leaders slam failure to tackle ‘crumbling’ children’s services

Social Care
Calls have been made for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to prioritise childcare in his autumn statement. Picture: Jeremy Hunt/X
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One in 14 people trust Conservative Party plans to reduce childcare costs

Early Years
One in five health visitors say children are missing out on support. Picture: HighwayStarz/Adobe Stock
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Health visiting ‘career pathway’ launches to tackle staff shortages

Early Years