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John Pearce is ADCS president. Picture: ADCS

News 18 April 2023

Social work agencies consultation could increase ‘stability’ in children’s services, says ADCS president

Experts will debate the effectiveness of recent childcare reforms. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

News 17 April 2023

Childcare reforms to be scrutinised by experts

The government is looking to launch a foster care recruitment campaign. Picture: Viacheslav Lakobchuk/Adobe Stock

News 17 April 2023

DfE offers £1m contract to run foster care campaign

Rishi Sunak is being investigated by parliament’s commissioner for standards. Picture: UK Parliament

News 17 April 2023

Prime Minister investigated over declaration of interest

Keith Fraser will remain as chair of the YJB for a further two years. Picture: YJB

News 14 April 2023

Youth Justice Board chair reappointed

Lambeth Council have paid the family £20,000. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 April 2023

Ombudsman slams council over leaving child in ‘unnecessary pain’ for years

Lincolnshire YOS has been praised for ensuring young people have access to support. Picture: Photographee.eu/Adobe Stock

News 13 April 2023

Lincolnshire YOS rated 'outstanding'

Haringey Council has been praised over its training offer for social workers. Picture: Mark Pinter/Adobe Stock

News 13 April 2023

Ofsted commends improved support for children’s social workers in Haringey

Youth organisations say the gender recognition bill will allow LGBTQ+ young people to 'thrive'. Picture: ink drop/Adobe Stock

News 13 April 2023

Praise for Scottish legal challenge over gender recognition reform

Teachers have a vital role to play in ensuring that young refugees and asylum seekers are welcomed, NASUWT says. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 12 April 2023

Teaching union calls for ‘urgent’ school support for refugees

Social workers who leave local authorities should not be able to join neighbouring agencies for six months, ADCS says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 April 2023

Extend proposed local agency ban for social workers to six months, urges ADCS

Ben recently began a placement at The Ecology Centre in Kinghorn through the New to Nature programme. Picture: Groundwork UK

News 12 April 2023

Outdoor employment programme benefits from £1m investment to mark King's coronation

Mark Greatrex is chief executive of Bellevue Place Education Trust (BPET). Picture: BPET

News 11 April 2023

Education trust supports children to understand cost-of-living crisis

Young people want improved local engagement on environmental issues, report finds. Picture: trackS/Adobe Stock

News 11 April 2023

Young people call for increased engagement on environmental issues

Teachers say a lack of mental health services is a barrier to supporting pupil wellbeing. Picture: Daisy Daisy/Adobe Stock

News 6 April 2023

Teachers raise alarm over lack of mental health support in schools