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BCP council was formed in 2019. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 February 2024

Government issues direction notice to council amid ongoing SEND failures

Almost seven in 10 councils say they will have to cut their children's services spending to balance budgets. Picture: Fizkes/Adobe Stock

News 28 February 2024

Children’s services spending ‘biggest short-term pressure for councils’, say leaders

March's special report focuses on youth apprenticeships

News 27 February 2024

In the new edition of CYP Now: Youth apprenticeships special; secure children’s homes; youth violence review

Nurseries are calling for more funding in next week's budget. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Micromonkey

News 27 February 2024

Nurseries question ability to deliver on funded childcare expansion

Lauren Stoner joined Mermaids in 2022 as interim chief executive. Picture: Mermaids

Features 27 February 2024

Mermaids’ chief Lauren Stoner on the future of the charity and LGBTQ+ inclusivity

The review highlights examples of caring and compassionate professional help. Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 February 2024

Improving agencies’ response to tackling serious youth violence

Experts say children and families are going without support while awaiting assessment and diagnosis. Picture: Lena May/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 February 2024

SEND support flaws exposed

The tax-free incentive payment is available for up to 3,000 new or returning staff. Picture: Krackenimagecom/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 February 2024

Childcare staff bonus concerns

Adoption must be about the best interests of the child rather than adopters’ needs. Picture: Viacheslav Yakobchuk

Analysis 27 February 2024

Changes to turn tide on adoption decline

We need better education for children and teenagers on what safe and healthy relationships look like, say experts. Picture: dglimages/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 February 2024

Education is key to tackling rise in child harmful sexual behaviour

The year to March 2023 saw a slight uptick in council spending on youth services. Picture: SeventyFour/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 February 2024

Latest figures highlight council youth services at a crossroads

Kinship has said the government's recently announced strategy is 'not enough' to help kinship carers. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Syda Productions

News 26 February 2024

Kinship carers call for investment in spring budget

Experts warn settings could close without a funding uplift. Picture: Andrea Stock/Adobe Stock

News 26 February 2024

Expanded childcare offer underfunded by £5bn, researchers warn

Colin Foster is chief executive of Northamptonshire Children’s Trust. Picture: Northamptonshire Children's Trust

Blogs 26 February 2024

Doing the best job of your life

LEYF says many of its apprentices have gone on to become senior managers. Picture: LEYF

Blogs 26 February 2024

Celebrating apprentices in the early years