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Bridget Phillipson has announced Labour's pledge to provide free breakfast clubs in primary schools. Picture: Labour Party

News 28 September 2022

Sector cautiously welcomes Labour pledge to provide free breakfast clubs

Many childcare providers have had to introduce charges to cover increasing costs. Picture: Svitlychnaja/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 September 2022

‘Without more help, childcare’s infrastructure may be destroyed’

Wandsworth Council are working with charity Magic Breakfast to provide free, nutritious meals. Picture: Magic Breakfast

News 27 September 2022

Wandsworth Council proposes school food strategy

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson were killed in 2020. Picture: West Midlands Police/West Yorkshire Police

News 27 September 2022

MPs criticise leadership at Solihull and Bradford after child deaths

Lone migrant children in temporary accommodation are now expected to be transferred to local authority care within five working days. Picture: Vanja/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 September 2022

Asylum transfer reforms prompt questions over commissioning

Kelly Tolhurst was previously deputy chief whip at the Treasury. Picture: Parliament UK

News 27 September 2022

DfE names Kelly Tolhurst as minister for schools and childhood

Analysis of a decade of performance revealed stark inequalities in Birmingham’s schools. Picture: Teamjackson/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 September 2022

Trojan Horse affair: key lessons on safeguarding and attainment

Multiple tools will be required to help children and families live healthier lives. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 September 2022

Tackling the growth in childhood obesity

The five youth combined authorities will work together on trans-regional issues. Picture: Micromonkey/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 September 2022

Combined voice on youth policy

Laws provide a framework for change. Picture: Ivan/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 September 2022

Lords’ legislative review should focus on role of culture change

In 2020/21, 91 per cent of 19- to 21-year-olds were in touch with their council. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Features 27 September 2022

Leaving Care Special Report

Frith previously advised former deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on health and welfare issues. Photo: LinkedIn

Features 27 September 2022

Interview: Emily Frith, Adoption UK chief executive

Carolyne Willow: “The Bill of Rights was widely condemned as being a mean-spirited, dangerous power grab and an assault on the very integrity of human rights”

Opinion 27 September 2022

Carolyne Willow: It's time for a Children's Rights Bill

Derren Hayes: “Early years providers will be left wondering if they can afford to keep a setting open, offer government-funded places or fill vacant jobs”

Opinion 27 September 2022

Childcare needs bold solutions on funding

Denise Hatton is chief executive of YMCA England and Wales

Opinion 27 September 2022

Children's charities need clarity on support package