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An increasing number of councils are worried about providing enough childcare for children with SEND of all ages. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Oksana Kuzmina

News 19 March 2024

Majority of councils lack sufficient SEND childcare provision, survey finds

Researchers propose a targeted expansion of universal free school meals. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 15 March 2024

Support schools and nurseries to tackle poverty, Longfield’s think-tank urges ministers

Young carers stuggle to balance education and caring responsibilities, Carers Trust says. Picture: Carers Trust

News 14 March 2024

All schools 'should be required to appoint a young carers lead', says charity

Bradford councillors have agreed to sell-off Ingleborough Hall Outdoor Centre. Picture: Bradford City Council

News 11 March 2024

Bradford: Outdoor centre to close as part of budget cuts

The consultation will look at the impact of careers guidance on disadvantaged groups. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 March 2024

Charity seeks evidence of careers guidance impact

Ministry of Justice figures show 388 children were subject to DoL orders between July and September 2023. Picture (posed by model): Adobe Stock

News 7 March 2024

Call to end deprivation of children’s liberty in unregulated settings

Foster Wales has launched its Bring Something to the Table campaign. Picture: Foster Wales

News 7 March 2024

Campaign aims to challenge foster care stereotypes

Birmingham Council declared itself effectively bankrupt last year. Picture: Arena Photo UK/Adobe Stock

News 6 March 2024

Birmingham councillors approve £100m cuts to children and families services

NHS Trusts would also have corporate parenting responsibilities under the proposal. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 March 2024

Extend corporate parenting across public services, say MPs and peers

Bradford Children's Trust launched in April last year. Picture: Sakah Photography/Adobe Stock

News 6 March 2024

Council and children’s trust relationship at risk of ‘complete breakdown’

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced his Spring Budget 2024. Picture: HM Treasury

News 6 March 2024

Budget 2024: Chancellor commits £165 million to boost children's homes capacity

Financial pressure on families is damaging children's mental health, according to Mind. Picture: Seventyfour/Adobe Stock

News 6 March 2024

Referrals to children’s mental health services ‘highest on record’

Virtual schools are local authority teams that support the learning of children in care. Picture: Highwaystarz/Adobe Stock

Research 1 March 2024

Improving the Effectiveness of Virtual Schools

More than half of spending in the looked-after children category is reported as being with private sector services. Picture: Lightfield Studio/Adobe Stock

Features 1 March 2024

Commissioning: Trends in council spending on services for vulnerable children

Yvette Stanley: This extra period will give providers more time to digest the guidance. Picture: Ofsted

News 29 February 2024

Ofsted to delay first supported accommodation inspections