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The government has invested £12m in transitioning Sure Start centres to Family Hubs.

News 7 February 2024

Professionals would back return to Sure Start, survey suggests

Sadiq Khan says the charter is not a zero-tolerance policy on exclusions. Picture: Mayor of London

News 6 February 2024

Mayor of London’s inclusion charter bids to reduce violence linked to school exclusions

DfE has launched a campaign to fill gaps in the childcare workforce. Picture: Production Perig/Adobe Stock

News 5 February 2024

Cautious welcome for £1,000 childcare recruitment incentive

AP is designed to support children who cannot attend mainstream school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 February 2024

Lack of AP settings leading to unsuitable placements for children, Ofsted warns

The report is the first to be led by Anne Longfield's Centre for Young Lives. Picture: Commission on Young Lives

News 2 February 2024

Autism support should not require formal diagnosis, says Longfield’s new think tank

Support services for children affected by parental imprisonment can be a postcode lottery. Picture: PACT/Andy Aitchison

Features 1 February 2024

Unlocking help for prisoners’ children

Artists from puppeteers to printmakers have trained in trauma-informed approaches. Picture: Paul Murray

Best Practice 1 February 2024

Strengthening carer relationships through trauma-informed arts

Children in residential care have experienced trauma which needs to be addressed.

Best Practice 1 February 2024

Trauma-informed practice in residential child care settings

Women who want to join Pause are asked after a 16-week engagement phase if they will commit to a pause in pregnancy. Picture: Pause

Best Practice 1 February 2024

Trauma-informed approach helps vulnerable mothers in Oxfordshire

Housing officers are trained to understand and consider care leavers’ experiences. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 1 February 2024

Making Islington Council trauma informed

Schools may need to work together or with local partners to ensure access to certain activities such as swimming. Picture: Yuraksil/Adobe Stock

Features 1 February 2024

Inspections clinic: Physical education and SEND

Bolton’s latest Ofsted report includes praise for progress made in areas such as early help and transitions for disabled children. Picture: Jason/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 1 February 2024

Local Spotlight: Bolton Council

Young care-experienced parents advocate for better support through dialogue with social care professionals. Picture: Ohana

Best Practice 1 February 2024

Young care-experienced parents build confidence in developing support networks

Jaffer Ali Hussain is head of youth practice for the North of England at The Children’s Society.

Best Practice 1 February 2024

How I Got Here: Jaffer Ali Hussain, head of youth practice for the North of England

The consultation seeks views on guidance around the use of project teams. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 February 2024

Consultation launches on statutory guidance for council use of agency social workers