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Lib Peck welcomed Maureen McKenna's 'huge amount of experience'. Picture: London VRU

News 2 August 2023

Former Glasgow education director appointed to reduce school exclusions in London

The Department for Education has sought evidence on how better support home-schooled children. Picture: Mediteraneo/Adobe Stock

News 2 August 2023

Fund councils to better monitor home education, ADCS urges

Parents are encouraged to communicate with their children throughout the day. Picture: PR Image Factory/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 1 August 2023

Special school develops bespoke learning plans

The number of young people accessing eating disorder treatment has more than doubled in just six years. Picture: Alexander Raths/Adobe Stock

News 1 August 2023

Children’s commissioner warns of rise in eating disorders among children

Younger children saw the greatest impact of the pandemic on their social and emotional development, research finds. Picture: Iryna/Adobe Stock

News 1 August 2023

Pandemic impacted most children’s social and emotional development, research finds

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission will review the Start for Life programme. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 July 2023

Ofsted to review family hub infant programme

The claim against Barnsley Council has been dismissed. Picture: Colin and Linda McKie/Adobe Stock

News 31 July 2023

Judge dismisses ‘vicarious liability’ claim against council over alleged abuse

Natasha Kaplinsky is president of Bardnardo's. Picture: Bardnardo's

Blogs 31 July 2023

There is no silver bullet when it comes to keeping children safe from exploitation

Lucy Butler is executive director of children, young people and learning at West Sussex County Council. Picture: Oxfordshire County Council

Blogs 31 July 2023

Please mind the (mental health) gap

Less than half of pupils accessing the scheme are eligible for free school meals. Picture: Freedomz/Adobe Stock

News 28 July 2023

Government tutoring scheme could support more disadvantaged pupils, charity says

A judge has ruled that housing children in asylum hotels exceeds the Home Secretary's powers. Picture: Kenstocker/Adobe Stock

News 28 July 2023

Housing children in asylum hotels is 'unlawful’, judge rules

Early years experts have welcomed the committee's recommendations. Picture: Pixel-shot/Adobe Stock

News 27 July 2023

Early years providers urge government to 'wake up' to sector crisis after inquiry

The pilots centre on greater family support. Picture: Nichizhenova Elena/Adobe Stock

News 27 July 2023

Care Review: Local authorities pilot recommendations

Worcestershire has been praised over improving outcomes for children. Picture: Colin & Linda McKie/Adobe Stock

News 27 July 2023

Worcestershire children’s services rating improves

De Souza is consulting with care-experienced people on protected characteristics for care leavers. Picture: Children's Commissioner for England

News 27 July 2023

Children’s commissioner consults on making care experience a protected characteristic