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Andy Smith is also director of children and adult services at Derby City Council. Picture: ADCS

Analysis 29 April 2024

Key children’s services challenges to shape next ADCS presidency

Early identification and support for children with SEND can have a lasting impact. Picture: Eleanora OS/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 April 2024

Early SEND support needs going unmet

PAVA is classed as a section 5 firearm. Picture: Markus/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 April 2024

Expansion of PAVA ignites debate on youth custody force and restraint

Schools are well placed to intervene with pupils displaying concerning behaviour. Picture: Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 April 2024

Call to put schools at the heart of mental health and wellbeing plan

Researchers are calling for more speech therapists to be employed by youth justice services. Picture: Valerii Honcharuk/Adobe Stock

News 26 April 2024

Youth justice diversion schemes ‘not fit’ for children with SEND

Pippa Goodfellow has joined the Children's Society. Picture: AYJ

News 26 April 2024

Alliance for Youth Justice chief steps down

Action is needed to tackle other root causes of absenteeism, including racism, bullying and poor housing, according to researchers. Picture: DGLImages/Adobe Stock

News 25 April 2024

Report slams ‘significant lack’ of government action to tackle root cause of school absences

Ofsted routinely visits local authority children's services. Picture: Phil Adams

News 25 April 2024

Government rejects MPs’ calls to end one-word Ofsted judgments

Steve Crocker will lead the new advisory group. Picture: ADCS

News 25 April 2024

DfE launches new advisory group on children’s social care ‘profiteering’

The strategy is designed to fully support children in the adoption system across the country. Picture: Adobe Stock/ littlewolf1989

News 24 April 2024

Adoption England pledges to boost diversity among adopters

Eco-guiding activities will be offered to more young girls. Picture: Girlguiding

News 24 April 2024

Girlguiding launches plan to reduce environmental anxieties among children

Frank Field has been hailed as an 'inspirational' campaigner for social justice. Picture: UK Parliament

News 24 April 2024

Frank Field: Children’s campaigners pay tribute to 'inspirational' peer

Disadvantaged children are at risk of being locked out of funded childcare, the NAO warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 April 2024

Disadvantaged children set to miss out on early years expansion, NAO warns

The research is set to take into account various groups of young people who were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: Parliament UK

News 22 April 2024

Hundreds of young people to reveal lasting effects of the Covid-19 pandemic

Sadiq Khan has pledged to help young people across youth work, youth justice and education. Picture: City Hall

News 22 April 2024

Sadiq Khan reveals plans for youth investment ahead of mayoral election