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Poverty rates are expected to increase over the next two years, the JRF warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 January 2022

Number of children in extreme poverty rises to 550,000

North East Lincolnshire Council's children's services were rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 January 2022

Commissioner appointed to review North East Lincolnshire’s children’s services

Wakefield's children's services has been rated 'good' overall by inspectors. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 January 2022

DfE removes statutory intervention at ‘improved’ Wakefield children's services

The fund is open for care leavers aged 16 to 25. Picture: NYAS

News 14 January 2022

NYAS launches fund to support young care leavers

Charlotte Ramsden: the education system must have a strong and defined role for the local authority at its heart. Picture: ADCS

News 13 January 2022

ADCS criticises decision to scrap school improvement grant

Yvette Stanley speaks to the education select committee. Picture: Parliament TV

News 12 January 2022

Early help schemes will not stop rise in teenagers entering care, MPs told

Anne Longfield is the chair of the Commission on Young Lives. Picture: Alex Deverill

Features 12 January 2022

Five key lessons from the Commission on Young Lives

The scheme was launched in August last year. Picture: Ministry of Defence

News 11 January 2022

Sector leaders criticise ‘failing’ Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme

Poverty has been linked to thousands of children entering care. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 January 2022

Study links rising poverty to 10,000 children entering care

The changes are detailed in the Nationality and Borders Bill. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 January 2022

Home Office plans 'scientific age assessments’ for asylum-seeking children

Wakefield's children's services has been rated 'good' overall by inspectors. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 January 2022

Inspectors praise ‘significant improvements’ at Wakefield children’s services

Staff shortages are caused by isolation due to testing positive for Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 January 2022

Omicron surge sparks concerns over children’s workforce shortage

Jenny Coles has been awarded a CBE for services to children's social care. Picture: ADCS

News 4 January 2022

Former Hertfordshire DCS awarded CBE in New Year Honours list

Anne Longfield is chair of the Commission on Young Lives. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 4 January 2022

Anne Longfield: Reform ‘unfit’ children’s social care system to support vulnerable teens

Josh MacAlister has been named as a highly influential figure by researchers. Picture: Frontline

News 23 December 2021

Most influential figures in children’s services policy revealed