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More than two thirds of children say they recieve no mental health support at school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 July 2021

Pupils disciplined for mental health-related issues, warns charity

Babies will recieve one mandatory visit from health visitors under new plans. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 July 2021

Health visitor cuts put ‘children at risk of harm’

Duncan Dunlop will act as an expert adviser on the Care Review. Picture: Independent Review of Children's Social Care

News 1 July 2021

Former Who Cares? Scotland chief to advise on Care Review

News 30 June 2021

CYP Now in July: Social mobility in 0-5s; DCS preparation training; and foster carer recruitment

News 30 June 2021

CYP Now Awards 2021: entry deadline extended

Michael Marmot says children have been 'disproportionately' harmed by restrictions. Picture: UCL

News 30 June 2021

Support for children and young people top priority in new Marmot report

Councils have urged the government to invest in SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 June 2021

County councils face £1.3bn special needs deficit

Nursery closures have left children learning at home. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 June 2021

Early years leaders back plans to scrap isolation rules

Jo Fisher has previously worked for Luton Council. Picture: Hertfordshire County Council

News 30 June 2021

Hertfordshire names new DCS

Gavin Williamson has been criticised over a focus on banning mobile phones in schools. Picture: UK Parliament

News 29 June 2021

Williamson launches consultation on behaviour in schools

More than 70 per cent of adopted people struggled to access support last year, according to Adoption UK. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 June 2021

Adopted children face mental health emergency, warns charity

Redthread places youth workers in A&E departments. Picture: Redthread

News 29 June 2021

Redthread to target young people before involvement in violence, five-year strategy reveals

The report descibes the care system as “a tower of Jenga held together with Sellotape”. Picture: Sandsun/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 June 2021

Care Review turns attention to reforming care sector market

Jo Davidson, director, the Staff College: “We’re helping people to better understand what the reality of being a director is”

Analysis 29 June 2021

Programme prepares the future leaders of children’s services

Children from disadvantaged backgrounds missed more school than better-off peers in 2020, according to the Social Finance study. Picture: Benshonewille/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 June 2021

Lockdown impact on exclusions