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Lorraine Beddard: “Knowing and supporting a young person can help give a greater meaning and purpose to their lives”

Best Practice 26 September 2023

How I Got Here: Lorraine Beddard, clinical liaison nurse

Christine Lenehan addressed 200 guests during her retirement speech. Picture: NCB

News 26 September 2023

Lenehan urges sector to ‘keep pushing’ for SEND improvement in retirement speech

The law has been put in place to protect young people on the internet. Picture: Adobe Stock/Suzi Media

Features 25 September 2023

Online Safety Bill: What's included and the impact on children

'Children who always worried about money were several times more likely to be unhappy,' say the Children’s Society. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 September 2023

Money worries overtake young people’s fears about the environment

Charity leaders have warned that cuts to EHCPs would impact outcomes for children with SEND. Picture: andreysha74/Adobe Stock

News 14 September 2023

Sector fears over reported cuts to SEND education plans

Girls as young as seven say they feel unhappy, Girlguiding has found. Picture: Girlguiding UK

News 14 September 2023

Steep decline in happiness levels among girls as young as seven

Air quality and access to dental care are among issues impacting school attendance, according to MPs. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 13 September 2023

Poor access to dentists, nurseries and clean air prompts drop in pupil attendance, report warns

The inquiry will look at evidence about how online exposure impacts children's wellbeing and education. Picture: Brian/Adobe Stock

News 12 September 2023

MPs seek views on impact of screen time on children

The plan includes the continued roll-out of mental health support in schools. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 September 2023

Suicide prevention plan includes more mental health support for children

Tower Hamlets is offering free school meals to pupils across both primary and secondary settings. Picture: Tower Hamlets Council

News 6 September 2023

Tower Hamlets Council first to roll out universal free school meals

Research finds that around one in five children have tried vaping. Picture: Daisy Daisy/Adobe Stock

News 6 September 2023

Labour calls for ban on marketing vapes to young people

The bricks are embossed with Braille numbers and letters. Picture: Mischief PR/LEGO

News 6 September 2023

LEGO launches Braille bricks

Amerdeep Somal is as the current financial regulators complaints commissioner. Picture: LGO

News 5 September 2023

New local government and social care ombudsman announced

Teachers say they need more training to support pupils struggling with speech and language difficulties. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 4 September 2023

Record number of children struggling with speech and language difficulties

Picture: pikselstock/Adobe Stock

Features 1 September 2023

Children's Workforce Guide to Qualifications and Training 2023/24