Nina Jacobs

An internal council investigation found the support worker had inappropriately accessed confidential information. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 December 2019

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

News 3 December 2019

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

News 3 December 2019

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

News 2 December 2019

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

News 2 December 2019

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 26 November 2019

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 26 November 2019

Research shapes guide to help children navigate asylum system

Asylum

Ofsted inspected 2,216 children's homes. Picture: Diego Cervo/Adobe Stock

News 26 November 2019

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

News 25 November 2019

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

News 25 November 2019

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

News 19 November 2019

Early years leaders support calls to recruit more men to sector

Early Years

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