Joe Lepper

The scheme is largely led by schools, government research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 January 2022

Tutoring scheme failing to reach most targeted pupils, figures reveals

Education

The changes are detailed in the Nationality and Borders Bill. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 January 2022

Home Office plans 'scientific age assessments’ for asylum-seeking children

Social Care

Wakefield's children's services has been rated 'good' overall by inspectors. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 January 2022

Inspectors praise ‘significant improvements’ at Wakefield children’s services

Social Care

Oakhill STC was issued with an urgent notice to improve last year. Picture: G4S

News 5 January 2022

Problems at ‘inadequate’ STC easing but situation 'still fragile', warn inspectors

Youth Justice

Sadiq Khan has proposed the trial the scheme in three London boroughs. Picture: Mayor of London's Office

News 5 January 2022

Pilot scheme bids to scrap criminal sentences for young people caught with cannabis

Youth Justice

Josh MacAlister has been named as a highly influential figure by researchers. Picture: Frontline

News 23 December 2021

Most influential figures in children’s services policy revealed

Social Care

The pandemic is the increasing risk of domestic abuse across the UK, charities warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 December 2021

Pandemic puts 16,000 children at risk of domestic abuse, charity warns

Social Care

Bury Council has apologised for the failures. Picture: David Dixon / Bury Town Hall (Wikimedia creative commons)

News 22 December 2021

Inspectors criticise ‘inadequate’ support for vulnerable children in Bury

Social Care

Child health strategies must be 'family-focused', experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 December 2021

Child health strategies ‘too focused on weight management’, experts warn

Health

Campaigners have called for unregulated settings to be banned for all children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 December 2021

Campaigners criticise ‘vague and dehumanising' plans for unregulated care

Social Care

Concerns were raised over allegations made about staff at Oakhill STC. Picture: G4S

News 16 December 2021

Hundreds of children allege abuse by prison staff over last three years, charity finds

Youth Justice

Star Hobson was just 16 months old when she was killed. Picture: West Yorkshire Police

News 15 December 2021

Ministers urged to triple early intervention funding after child deaths

Social Care