Joe Lepper

Familes in Leicestershire were charged a 'top-up fee' for so-called free places. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 January 2021

'Free must mean free' when it comes to childcare, ombudsman says

Early Years

Anne Longfield is coming to the end of her time as children's commissioner for England. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 28 January 2021

Serious mental health conditions in children up 50 per cent in three years

Coronavirus

Tradesmen will be among those offered the 15-minute course. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 January 2021

Delivery drivers and tradesmen offered free training to spot child abuse during lockdown

Social Care

More than two thirds of police officers globally have reported a rise in online abuse, according to new research. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 January 2021

Pandemic sparks ‘perfect storm’ for increase in online child sexual abuse

Coronavirus

Anne Longfield is coming to the end of her time as children's commissioner for England. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 21 January 2021

Children’s commissioner: Politicians must take child poverty 'out of the too difficult box'

Coronavirus

Increased focus will be put on vocational training, the government has said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 January 2021

Careers guidance and training for disadvantaged groups among pledges to boost post-16 education

Education

Researchers are calling for 'priority support' for SENCOs. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 January 2021

Three quarters of schools struggling to support SEND children during Covid lockdown

Education

Government guidance states PVI workers will be tested as part of the community programme. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 January 2021

Early years leaders hit out at contradictory government advice on home testing

Early Years

Campaigners are calling for more support for female victims of trauma. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 January 2021

Nine in ten female young offenders are victims of abuse, research finds

Youth Justice

Campaigners have called for the government to fund charity jobs for young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 January 2021

Government urged to fund charity jobs for NEET young people

Coronavirus

Children are left lonely and isolated from friends, the LGA has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 January 2021

More than 100,000 children left homeless during lockdown, LGA warns

Coronavirus

Current guidelines only allow for a quarter of children with SEND to attend mainstream school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 January 2021

Give all SEND pupils option to stay in school despite lockdown, experts urge