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The Scottish Government has launched a consultation. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Scottish Government proposes centralisation of children's services

Social Care
Two police officers were also injured. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Man charged with attempted murder over stabbing of social worker

Social Care
Anne Longfield has warned an increase in exclusions from September could exacerbate the problem. Picture: Alex Deverill
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Longfield to lead independent commission on gangs and criminal exploitation

Youth Justice
Reforming the residential care system 'would have little impact', the ICHA has said. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Children's home providers dismiss DCS calls to 'dismantle' private residential care market

Social Care
The project is set to launch this autumn. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Early years initiative encourages disadvantaged families to use libraries

Early Years
Childcare settings have been forced to close due to the app. Picture: Adobe Stock
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'Pingdemic' forces four in 10 nurseries to close, providers warn

Early Years
Vigils were held across the UK following the murder of Sarah Everard. Picture: Helen Hayes/Twitter
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Campaign group launches 'consent education' course for schools

Education
Wraparound care could suffer due to the Covid-19 pandemic, local authorities have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Councils 'fear for future of breakfast and after-school clubs' post-pandemic

Education
Campaigners have called for measures specifically targeted around young women. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Call for police and crime commissioners to improve diversion among young adults

Youth Justice
The government wants to approve adoption processes. Picture: Adobe Stock
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National Adoption Strategy launches

Social Care
Nursery workers should be exempt from self-isolating, providers have said. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Fury as early years staff missed from self-isolation exemption list

Early Years
Shadow youth justice minister Anna McMorrin has slammed the government's response. Picture: Parliament UK
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Labour blasts government response to 'youth custody crisis'

Youth Justice