Nina Jacobs

Four out of five SENCO's were confident in their ability to identify SEND in young children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 July 2020

Research highlights barriers to identification of SEND in the early years

Young people reported feeling isolated during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 July 2020

Third of young people left without mental health support during lockdown, survey finds

Health

Experts recommend a 'blended' model of face-to-face and remote support for young people. Picture: Youth Access

News 9 July 2020

Remote therapy could bring positive outcomes to young people after lockdown, report says

Health

Ofsted suspended inspections in March due to coronavirus. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 July 2020

Half of children’s services continue to show improvement, latest inspections find

Children's Services

Disadvantaged teenagers risk being excluded from training opportunities if free and discounted travel schemes are scrapped, college leaders warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 July 2020

Scrapping London's free travel schemes could shut out disadvantaged teens, campaigners warn

Coronavirus

Settings in more disadvantaged areas are worst affected, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 July 2020

Early years sector hit by 'devastating' impact of Covid-19 crisis, Sutton Trust warns

Early Years

Inspectors found 'widespread poor' practice within Cardiff YOS. Picture; Adobe Stock

News 2 July 2020

Cardiff YOS rated ‘inadequate’ in all areas, inspection finds

Youth Justice

Boris Johnson announced plans to 'rebuild the economy' at a speech in the West Midlands. Picture: Conversative Party

News 30 June 2020

PM pledges apprenticeships and training for every young person

Coronavirus

Vulnerable children and those in care are more likely to move schools mid-term, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 June 2020

Vulnerable children could get better support when moving school under DfE plans

Education

Youth workers are key to maintaining young people's well being, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 June 2020

Mobilise youth workers to help young people ease out of lockdown, NYA says

Youth Work

The former RNIB's Pears Centre is now run by Warwickshire Council. Picture: RNIB

News 24 June 2020

RNIB failures led to some children in its care being harmed, charity watchdog says

Health

Enver Solomon: It should never be acceptable for a child who has faced great adversity to be without a caring home.

News 23 June 2020

Covid-19 court delays lead to more children convicted as adults, report warns

Youth Justice