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Jon Rallings: “Virtual schools are at an important juncture since their remit was expanded”

Opinion 21 September 2023

Virtual schools’ expanded remit needs more cash

Derren Hayes: “In its absence, will children’s charities, large or small, feel bold enough to challenge the growing and rampant marketisation of children’s services?”

Other 21 September 2023

Children England’s demise highlights failing ‘market’

Deborah McMillan is interim national safeguarding partner facilitator

Opinion 21 September 2023

Independent scrutiny is ‘grit’ in safeguarding system

John Drew is senior associate at the Prison Reform Trust

Opinion 21 September 2023

Child impact assessments give courts full picture

Children England launched its ChildFair State Inquiry in May. Picture: Children England

News 20 September 2023

Children England to close after 81 years

The Prince's Trust and LADbible Group are focussing on offering support to young people who are building their working lives. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

News 20 September 2023

Lack of opportunity and low confidence key barriers to entering work, young people say

Child poverty rates have increased since the pandemic amid the cost-of-living crisis. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 September 2023

Child poverty impacting school staff roles

Thirty per cent of social worker sick days are linked to stress and wellbeing, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 September 2023

Almost a third of social worker sick days caused by stress

Ofsted has called for greater focus on outdoor adventures. Picture: Jacob Lund/Adobe Stock

News 20 September 2023

Ofsted calls for PE lessons to better support SEND pupils

Kathy Evans presents an award at the Children and Young People Now Awards 2022. Picture: Colin Miller

News 20 September 2023

Children England: Sector pays tribute as charity announces closure

NYA's guidance lists some exceptions where youth work may be delivered in private dwellings. Picture: Synthexua/Adobe Stock

News 20 September 2023

NYA advises against delivery of youth services in private dwellings

The new courses are designed to be flexible to providers. Picture: Ilona/Adobe Stock

News 19 September 2023

Early Years Alliance launches flexible CPD training for providers

Nearly half of the organisations consulted offer leisure activities to young people. Picture: Rido/ Adobe Stock

News 18 September 2023

Youth work waiting lists soar amid financial pressures, report finds

X-rays of the teeth are among those set to be used as part of age assessments. Picture: Adobe Stock/Anatoliy_gleb

News 18 September 2023

Medical experts slam ‘unethical’ use of x-rays in asylum age assessments

'The futures of the young black boys are far more important than an Ofsted rating,' Fasasi says. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Blogs 18 September 2023

Let’s break the cycle of black boys being failed by the education system