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The initiative works to keep children in school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 December 2021

East London council praised over ‘inclusive education work’

Sunderland has been praised over its 'unprecedented' jump in Ofsted ratings. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 December 2021

Sunderland’s statutory intervention revoked after 'outstanding' inspection

Chief inspector Amanda Speilman said she has 'long called' for a home education register. Picture: Ofsted

News 7 December 2021

Ofsted renews calls for elective home education register

Yvette Stanley has also called for greater regulatory oversight of large children's home providers. Picture: Ofsted

News 7 December 2021

Ofsted: National approach to commissioning for children’s homes ‘long overdue’

The care bank would allow local authorities to work with children and carers to establish placements. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 December 2021

'Care bank’ could improve quality and cost of placements, charity says

More than half of foster carers say they were not given enough information about a child before a placement began. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 December 2021

Foster carer shortage sees children miss out on vital support, report warns

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes was killed in June last year. Picture: West Midlands Police

News 6 December 2021

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Zahawi launches national review into murder of six-year-old

Helen Hayes paid tribute to Tulio Siddiq saying she 'leaves big shoes to fill'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 6 December 2021

Helen Hayes replaces Tulip Siddiq as shadow children and early years minister

The LGO has called for changes over its powers to investigate complaints from families of children with SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 December 2021

Ombudsman calls for greater powers to investigate SEND complaints

The scheme offers targeted interventions for vulnerable children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 December 2021

DfE school attendance scheme targets youth violence ‘hotspots’

All children were removed from Rainsbrook STC in June. Picture: MTC

News 3 December 2021

Government terminates Rainsbrook STC contract

Childcare staff said working during the pandemic made them more likely to quit the sector. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 December 2021

'Severe’ early years workforce shortage sparks childcare crisis, EYA data shows

Just three per cent of health visitors say they are able to provide “an excellent service”. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 December 2021

Quarter of health visitors have caseloads exceeding 750 children

Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children are more likely to fall behind in class than their peers, according to new research. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 December 2021

Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children three years behind at school, report warns

Lisa Arthey has resigned as DCS at North East Lincolnshire Council. Picture: North East Lincolnshire Council

News 2 December 2021

Council's 'inadequate’ Ofsted rating prompts DCS resignation