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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

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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

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

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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

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'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

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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

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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

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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
Children should have 'opportunities for unsupervised play', MPS say. Picture: Wavebreak3/Adobe Stock
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MPs to investigate urban planning's role in boosting children’s wellbeing

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'Insight days' giving young people the opportunity to shadow staff is among a series of calls to employers. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Call for employers to involve disadvantaged young people in recruitment

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More nurseries are expected to turn children with SEND away next week. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Early years settings 'turning away one in five parents of children with SEND'

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Children as young as 10 report being impacted by the cost of living. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Children as young as 10 have low wellbeing over living costs, charity warns

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