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Suffolk Council has apolosied for the delay is implementing support. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 July 2022

Council delay in processing EHCP left girl without support, ombudsman finds

The majority of kinship carers say they are struggling to afford basics, according to Kinship. Picture posed by models: Adobe Stock

News 4 July 2022

Kinship carers ‘fear financial strain could see children enter care’

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

Blogs 4 July 2022

Where have all the workers gone?

Additional funding for specialist trauma-informed services is being called for. Picture: Marko/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 July 2022

Councils call for ‘more support’

Experts are calling for greater support for children with SEND in custody. Picture: Seventyfour/Adobe Stock

News 1 July 2022

Guide aims to improve education for children in custody

The conference will explore the impact of early help services in supporting families. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 July 2022

CYP Now conference to examine Care Review’s early help recommendations

'Racism and discrimination have no place in services for families', researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 June 2022

Workforce planning key to improving early help access for ethnic minorities, study finds

The government's plans for family hubs have been branded a 'pale imitation' of children's centres. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 June 2022

More than 1,000 children’s centres closed over last decade

Peers say the schools white paper is 'silent' on speech and language delays. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 June 2022

Schools white paper: Peers push for greater focus on speech and language

Care leavers in Plymouth have backed a call for free bus travel. Picture: Barnardo's

News 29 June 2022

Barnardo's calls for free bus travel for care leavers

The number of children receiving SEN support has increased annually since 2016, DfE figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 June 2022

Emergency SEND support 'needed to meet rising demand'

Latest Ofsted figures also reveal an increase in the numbers of settings hit by closure. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 June 2022

Covid-19 inquiry to include impact on early years

Lynn Perry is chief executive of Barnardo’s

Blogs 29 June 2022

Government should level up opportunities by making bus travel free for care leavers

Blogs 29 June 2022

Limited vocabulary could be a hidden issue behind a child’s challenging behaviour

Jane Harris is chief executive of ICAN. Picture: ICAN

Blogs 29 June 2022

Top tips for adapting teaching practice to support children struggling with speech and language