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Dame Rachel de Souza has also called for the creation of childminder agencies in every local authority. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

News 12 October 2022

Commissioner's plans for schools to provide childcare labelled ‘misguided’

The government is looking at reforming childcare in England. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 October 2022

Childcare ratios: ‘No date planned’ for publication of DfE response to consultation

Reports suggest funded childcare places could be scrapped. Picture: AdobeStock/PoppyPix

News 11 October 2022

Call for childcare consultation amid reports funded places to be scrapped

A teenage boy was denied free transport to college. Picture: AdobeStock/MakiStock

News 10 October 2022

Council criticised over 'flawed' home to school transport scheme

Free one-to-one sessions will be available to children from military backgrounds. Picture: The Owl Centre

News 10 October 2022

Free mental health programme for military children launches

Sadiq Khan met with Hakim Sillah's mother, Saranba, in March. Picture: Saranba Sillah

News 10 October 2022

Sadiq Khan to lobby Home Secretary over knife arches in youth justice buildings

Punitive punishments, such as exclusion, can negatively affect a child's mental health, researchers say. Picture: AdobeStock

News 10 October 2022

Children's mental health needs 'overlooked in school behaviour policies'

The CSA has published guidance for professionals. Picture: CSA Centre

Blogs 10 October 2022

We all need a plan to confidently respond to children experiencing harmful sexual behaviour

James Hempsall is director of Hempsall’s Consultancy. Picture: Hempsall's

Blogs 10 October 2022

Ratio revolution?

Manchester City Council is the latest to pass a motion recognising care experience as a protected characteristic. Picture: AdobeStock

News 10 October 2022

Manchester City Council to recognise care experience as protected characteristic

The Early Years Alliance has launched resources, advice and support for providers and parents. Picture: AdobeStock/Tutye

News 8 October 2022

Resources to support childcare providers through winter challenges

Childcare experts urge the government to rethink 'ridiculous, far-fetched and extremely dangerous policy ideas'. Picture: AdobeStock

News 7 October 2022

Sector fears over reports Liz Truss plans to scrap childcare ratios completely

Sadiq Khan met with youth workers and medical professionals at King's College London. Picture: CYP Now

News 7 October 2022

Sadiq Khan announces £8m funding to embed youth workers in emergency departments

Billy Harding is policy and research manager at Centrepoint. Picture: Centrepoint

Blogs 7 October 2022

Impact of universal credit cuts one year on

Rachael Wardell is executive director of children, families and lifelong learning at Surrey County Council. Picture: Surrey County Council

Blogs 7 October 2022

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