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Pupils who felt 'connected' to schools during lockdown saw a small decrease in wellbeing, reseachers say. Picture: AdobeStock/Mediteraneo

News 1 December 2022

Third UK lockdown had ‘biggest negative impact’ on children’s mental health

Thousands of settings have closed in a year, Ofsted finds. Picture: AdobeStock

News 1 December 2022

Early years providers slam government ‘failure’ over thousands of setting closures

The UK Youth Parliament have spoken in the House of Commons. Picture: UKYP

Analysis 1 December 2022

UK Youth Parliament tender bids to expand reach of programme

Since July, councils have applied to the National Deprivation of Liberty Court for orders. Picture: AdobeStock

Analysis 1 December 2022

Factors behind the sharp growth in deprivation of liberty orders

An ombudsman ruling has reignited a debate over how nurseries charge parents for 'consumables'. Picture: AdobeStock/Cherryandbees

Analysis 1 December 2022

Funded childcare: debate over charging

Social care organisations across the UK have committed significant time and resources to improve their response to the extra-familial risks and harms. Picture: AdobeStock/Alexokolov

Analysis 1 December 2022

Shining a light on risks outside the home

Experts call for more Level 3 qualified Sencos in group-based settings and childminder settings. Picture: AdobeStock/Lightfield Studios

Analysis 1 December 2022

Childcare training programme to help identify SEND needs sooner

Anne Longfield chairs the Commission on Young Lives. Picture: CoYL

Features 1 December 2022

Interview: Anne Longfield on how commission sets out action to tackle youth violence

Channel 4 drama Kiri focused on a social worker played by Sarah Lancashire. Picture: Nick Wall Channel 4

Features 1 December 2022

Social workers on the small screen

Rebecca de Vyea: 'I sometimes pinch myself that I am in my dream job'

Best Practice 1 December 2022

How I Got Here: Rebecca de Vyea, specialist speech therapist

The board was set up to oversee implementation of the government's adoption strategy. Picture: AdobeStock

News 1 December 2022

Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board set to close

The SEND review was published in March. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 November 2022

Concerns raised as government delays SEND review plan until 2023

The proportion of care-experiened students has increased over the last 14 years. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 November 2022

Care-experienced children miss out on university advice, survey reveals

Campaigners are calling on the government to protect the rights of children with autism. Picture: Ambitious about Autism

News 30 November 2022

Autism charity launches petition to protect rights of children with SEND

News 29 November 2022

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