Joe Lepper

Among recommended changes is to relax planning procedure to allow family homes to be converted into children’s homes. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

News 12 July 2023

Call to tackle 'discrimination' in children’s homes planning process

Social Care

Charlie Taylor has called for a return to 'purposeful activity' for young people in YOIs. Picture: HMI Prisons

News 6 July 2023

Keeping children apart fails to tackle youth custody violence, inspectors warn

Youth Justice

Care leavers are among groups most likely to be NEET, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 July 2023

Poor mental health ‘primary driver’ for high NEET rates

Education

Factors in closures include lack of income and rising costs, including rent, wages, food and utility bills, according to the LGA. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 July 2023

Early years capacity warning ahead of free hours expansion

Early Years

Ofsted praised “strong multi-agency partnership” in Lincolnshire. Picture: Phil Adams

News 5 July 2023

Ofsted renews Lincolnshire’s outstanding rating

Ofsted

Three in 10 baby and toddler groups have increased fees amid the cost-of-living crisis. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 June 2023

One in five baby and toddler groups face closure amid cost-of-living fears

Early Years

Disadvantaged white boys are among groups of children struggling to reach their potential, research finds. Picture: Highway Starz/Adobe Stock

News 29 June 2023

Disadvantaged high-achievers missing out on top grades, report warns

Education

Children’s teeth are decaying “at a higher rate than usual” due to hunger and poor diet, experts say. Picture: RawPixel.com/Adobe Stock

News 28 June 2023

Health professionals warn hunger is worsening children’s health

Health

Justin Russell says too often young people with a special educational need are not being identified early enough. Picture: HMI Probation

News 28 June 2023

Youth justice inspectorate calls for training and education improvements

Youth Justice

Kinship carers are calling for equal paid leave. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 June 2023

Kinship carers call for paid leave to match adoption offer

Social Care

According to latest government figures there are 389,171 pupils with EHC plans in England. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 June 2023

SEND reform will not ‘stem the tide of demand’ for support

Education

Almost a fifth of asylum seekers arriving in the UK are under 18, according to government figures. Picture: Angelov/Adobe Stock

News 21 June 2023

Charities call for plan to support child refugees

Social Care