Nina Jacobs

There were 70,000 arrests of boys and girls aged up to 17 in 2018
News

Child arrests fall by two thirds in a decade, study finds

Youth Justice
An internal council investigation found the support worker had inappropriately accessed confidential information. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Social work support officer prosecuted over data protection breaches

Social Care
Will, 10, described living in a B&B as "worse than a horror film". Picture: Shelter
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Child homelessness: 135,000 children without a permanent home this Christmas

Social Care
Staff at Oakhill STC swapped places with council YOTs. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Youth offending teams swap jobs with Oakhill STC staff

Youth Justice
Some youth bodies used the call for evidence as a chance to express frustrations about existing guidance. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Youth service guidance under scrutiny ahead of government review

Youth Work
The body takes over from the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Picture: Adobe Stock
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Social Work England replaces HCPC as regulator for social workers

Social Care
“Pause points” have allowed the charity to introduce changes and to take stock. Picture: Alexander/Adobe Stock
Best Practice

Chance UK’s use of rapid cycle design and testing

Service configuration
Children who had been through the asylum process were consulted on the guide. Picture: Ingrid Turner
Best Practice

Research shapes guide to help children navigate asylum system

Asylum
Ofsted inspected 2,216 children's homes. Picture: Diego Cervo/Adobe Stock
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Ofsted judges most children's homes in England 'good' or 'outstanding'

Poverty and lack of English skills are among barriers potential Muslim foster carers face. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Call to improve Muslim foster carer recruitment process

Social Care
The Early Years Alliance describes a proposed £1bn new childcare fund as “loose change” from the Conservatives. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Election 2019: Conservative manifesto lacks focus on children and young people, sector leaders warn

Education
Just three per cent of early years workers in England and Wales are men. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Early years leaders support calls to recruit more men to sector

Early Years