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Amanda Spielman says Ofsted's role has 'never been more important'. Picture: Ofsted

News 28 April 2022

SEND review must take lessons from 2014 reforms, Ofsted’s chief inspector says

LGO Michael King: The council has demonstrated a lack of understanding of its role in the SEND process. Picture: LGO

News 28 April 2022

Ombudsman criticises Cambridgeshire council for failings over treatment of disabled boy

The government is urging children's mental health practitioners to respond to the consultation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2022

Mental health: Call to reform youth support in racialised communities

Amy Hubber: “Contrary to government rhetoric, the Turing programme fails to be as inclusive as its predecessor”

Opinion 27 April 2022

Turing programme will fail disadvantaged young people

Early years leaders have described plans as 'short-sighted'. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2022

Early years leaders criticise ‘ludicrous’ plans to reduce child ratios

Measures include ‘local inclusion plans’ across early years, schools and post-16 education. Picture: Lena May/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 April 2022

Cautious welcome for SEND vision but campaigners remain sceptical

Mental ill health can disrupt education. Picture: DGLImages/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 April 2022

Plan to boost mental wellbeing

The early years sector is concerned the government will see childcare deregulation as a solution to sustainability problems. Picture: Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 April 2022

Protecting childcare staff ratios

Steve Crocker says he is looking to the year ahead with ‘excitement and trepidation'

Analysis 27 April 2022

ADCS presidency to be shaped by trio of children’s services reports

Increasing workloads are cited among the main challenges faced by social workers in the BASW survey. Picture:Avava/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 April 2022

Social work exits prompt shortage concerns

The pandemic has highlighted the needs, challenges and education opportunities with young people. Picture: Christian Schwier/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 April 2022

Inquiry calls for bold measures to engage young people in education

Sturt: ‘We have a generation of children that is coping with more challenges than any of their predecessors.’ Photo courtesy of HMPPS

Analysis 27 April 2022

Interview: Claudia Sturt, YJB chief executive

Derren Hayes: “Retention should be a central part of a new national workforce strategy, which is urgently needed and should be a recommendation of the Care Review.”

Opinion 27 April 2022

Prioritise retention of children’s social workers

Alison O’Sullivan: "Investment by government in regional capacity creates exciting potential to join up national and local agendas."

Opinion 27 April 2022

DfE revamp offers children’s services opportunities

Andrew Webb: "Some children will have their needs best met by residential care – but, sadly, not by the existing care sector."

Opinion 27 April 2022

Only systemic change can solve failing care ‘market’