Nina Jacobs

Around 78,800 children and young people were home educated at some point during the 2018/19 academic year. Image: Adobe Stock

News 19 November 2019

Councils report rise in number of home-educated children with complex needs

Home education

Primary school teachers have been given advice on LGBT inclusivity. Image: Adobe Stock

News 18 November 2019

Guide set to promote LGBT-inclusivity in primary schools

Education

North East Lincolnshire DCS Steve Kay has had a decade-long career at the council

News 12 November 2019

North East Lincolnshire DCS to depart amid safety concerns

Social Care

The report calls on government to consider banning the sale of fast food to children before 6pm on weekdays. Photo: Adobe Stock

News 12 November 2019

Campaigners call for action on fast-food in deprived areas

Health

"Cherished" childcare providers are closing because of the financial burden of "free" childcare, campaigners claim. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 November 2019

'Free' childcare offer will lead to more nursery closures, finds research

Early Years

The NYA says bursaries will open the door to a new generation of qualified youth workers. Picture: Christian Schwier/Adobe Stock

News 11 November 2019

NYA launches youth work bursary fund

Youth Work

News 5 November 2019

St Helens children's services downgraded to 'inadequate'

Social Care

News 5 November 2019

Rising family conflict puts pressure on children's services, say councillors

Social Care

News 4 November 2019

Lincolnshire health visitors to strike for whole month

Health

News 4 November 2019

NYA manifesto calls for wide-reaching investment in youth services

Youth Work

News 29 October 2019

Cafcass wants greater say on social worker court practice

Social Care

Best Practice 29 October 2019

Character development scheme targets those at Neet risk

PSHE Education