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MPs and Peers have scrutinised the Bill. Picture: Marco Govel/Adobe Stock

News 19 January 2023

Mental Health Bill marred by ‘inconsistent’ competency tests for young people, MPs and peers warn

Health

Devon County Council has committed to increase spending on children's services. Picture: Savo Ilic/Adobe Stock

News 19 January 2023

Council increases spending for ‘inadequate’ children’s services by almost a fifth

Social Care

Children should be treated with respect and dignity when moving home, NYAS says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 January 2023

Charity urges DCSs to end use of bin bags during care placement moves

Social Care

Children reported harassment both in public and at school. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 18 January 2023

One in six young children have been sexually harassed, survey finds

Teachers of the deaf are seeing their workloads increase as funding is cut, NDCS says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 January 2023

Support for deaf children falls to ‘lowest level on record’, charity warns

Education

DfE workers are among those planning to strike. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 January 2023

DfE and Ofsted officials to join one day strike next month

Education

More settings will be forced to close without support, sector leaders warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 January 2023

Early years leaders warn of closures after government scales back energy bills scheme

Early Years

Proposed quality standards include 24-hour access to help in a crisis. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 January 2023

DfE dismisses plea to extend deadline for supported accommodation consultation

Social Care

London Assembly is calling for a drive to recruit men into childcare role. Picture: dglimages/Adobe Stock

News 5 January 2023

London Mayor urged to encourage young men into childcare roles

Early Years

Play schemes can improve spoken language, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 January 2023

Holiday play schemes can improve the development of children with limited English, LGA finds

Early Years

Ian Dickson was a social worker and Ofsted inspector.

News 4 January 2023

Tributes paid to former social worker and care leaver Ian Dickson

Social Care

The overhaul could see NCS increase the number of young people taking part. Picture: marvlc/Adobe Stock

Analysis 3 January 2023

Revamped social action scheme sees NCS aim for greater impact

Youth Work