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Nick Gibb has been schools minister for the majority of the last 13 years. Picture: UK Parliament

News 13 November 2023

Nick Gibb stands down as schools minister

Jo Britten is executive director of children’s services at Telford and Wrekin Council. Picture: Telford and Wrekin Council

Blogs 13 November 2023

The same, but different

Chris Reid is chief executive of Connect Childcare. Picture: Connect Childcare

Blogs 10 November 2023

Tackling the cost of childcare for UK nurseries

Plymouth Council has been ordered to improve services for children with SEND. Picture: Mickblakey/Adobe Stock

News 9 November 2023

DfE issues council with improvement notice amid SEND concerns

McAllister: 'Cambridgeshire youth justice service is performing well'. Picture: Sue McAllister

News 9 November 2023

Inspectors praise ‘highly regarded’ youth justice team

King Charles delivers his first State Opening of Parliament as monarch. Picture: Gov.uk

News 9 November 2023

Kings Speech 2023: Mental health leaders 'disappointed' over failure to reform services

Matt Buttery is chief executive of Triple P UK

Blogs 9 November 2023

Prioritising parental support

Foster carers and staff should be properly rewarded for the intense and difficult work they do, say experts. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 November 2023

Trauma experts call for end to profit making in foster care

An action plan in place that will be discussed by the council’s Cabinet in December. Picture posed by models: Adobe Stock

News 8 November 2023

Ombudsman criticises council for respite care failures

Involving parents in support for children is thought to produce more positive impacts. Picture: Adobe Stock/ ChasingMagic/peopleimages.com

News 7 November 2023

Waiting lists for parental support services impacting children's mental health programmes

In 2022/23 11,800 children began NHS treatment for an eating disorder, Harley says. Picture Adobe Stock

Blogs 7 November 2023

How policymakers should respond to the rise in eating disorders

The report calls for more early support for families. Picture: JenkoAtaman

News 7 November 2023

Workforce pressures contribute to lack of joint early help for families, Ofsted finds

The council's rating has improved since its last inspection in 2019. Picture: Sheffield City Council

News 7 November 2023

Council’s children’s services praised over improvements

King Charles delivers his first State Opening of Parliament as monarch. Picture: Gov.uk

News 7 November 2023

King’s Speech 2023: Key points for children and young people and what was missed

Youth workers were found to play a key role in reducing the number of young people in the justice system. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Monkey Business

News 6 November 2023

Youth centre closures linked to increased risk of youth crime, NYA warns