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Ofsted spoke to hundreds of children and Cafcass practitioners during the inspection this year. Picture: Peter Crane/posed by models

News 3 April 2024

Cafcass receives ‘outstanding’ rating from Ofsted

Youth work plays a crucial role in supporting young people with a range of issues. Picture: MonkeyBusiness/AdobeStock

News 3 April 2024

Coalition aims to boost understanding of youth work impact

Neil Leitch: 'For there to be any chance of this policy being rolled out successfully over the long term, ministers simply must tackle the fundamental problems'. Picture: EYA

News 2 April 2024

Providers call for greater government support as funded childcare expansion rolls out

The programme helps young people struggling to attend school and develop relationships with their peers. Picture: Barnardo's

News 2 April 2024

Charity uses nature to reduce persistent absenteeism

The Children's Home Association has amended its membership criteria. Picture: Y Insta Photos/Adobe Stock

News 2 April 2024

Children’s Homes Association bans non UK-owned providers from membership

Wigdortz: 'There’s very few people that have as much influence on someone’s life as a childminder.' Picture: Daniel Oakes

Interviews 1 April 2024

Interview: Brett Wigdortz, founder and chief executive of childminder agency Tiney

Learning in natural environments is association with a range of positive outcomes. Picture: Avon Tyrell Outdoor Learning Centre

Features 28 March 2024

The Big Debate: How can outdoor learning sector boost access for all young people?

Adventurous outdoor activities at Cheeky Cherubs Childcare encourage children to 'expand their boundaries by taking risks'. Picture: Cheeky Cherubs Childcare

Features 28 March 2024

Farm setting boosts children’s resilience

The programme will be linked to the roll out of new family hubs. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 March 2024

Government moves family support programme to DfE

Members held protests against the closures last year. Picture: Lawrence Weetman

News 28 March 2024

Girlguiding rows back on plans to scrap overseas operations

There are currently more than 43,000 fostering households in England. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 March 2024

Initial foster care enquiry levels at lowest in five years

Sports-based youth work like that delivered by Football Beyond Borders is championed in the report. Picture: FBB

News 28 March 2024

MPs' review backs national workforce strategy for youth work

Ministry of Justice figures show 388 children were subject to DoL orders between July and September 2023. Picture (posed by model): Adobe Stock

Features 27 March 2024

Inspections Clinic: Supported accommodation

Robert Halfon was chair of the Education Committee. Picture: UK Parliament

News 27 March 2024

Skills and apprenticeships minister Robert Halfon to step down as MP

Ofsted found that the work of RAAs “is strong” in matching families with children. Picture:

News 27 March 2024

Ofsted: Regionalisation 'not solving many adoption challenges’