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Blogs 20 November 2019

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child at 30: There’s still much to do before its vision is a reality

The new blueprint would focus more on social workers' time with families. Image: Adobe Stock

News 20 November 2019

Social care blueprint aims to slash caseloads

Children in care are four times more likely to develop a mental health difficulty, a new report says. Image: Looked After Minds

News 20 November 2019

Prioritise mental health support for children in care, demands charity

Jo Swinson launches the Liberal Democrat's manifesto. Image: Liberal Democrats

News 20 November 2019

Election 2019: Liberal Democrats manifesto pledges heavy investment in youth services and early years

Just three per cent of early years workers in England and Wales are men. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 November 2019

Early years leaders support calls to recruit more men to sector

Around 78,800 children and young people were home educated at some point during the 2018/19 academic year. Image: Adobe Stock

News 19 November 2019

Councils report rise in number of home-educated children with complex needs

Skipping breakfast has been linked to lower GCSE grades. Image: Ginger Pixie Photography/Magic Breakfast

News 19 November 2019

Skipping breakfast linked to lower GCSE grades

More than 22,000 young people face homelessness this Christmas Image: Centrepoint

News 18 November 2019

Charity finds 22,000 young people in England face homelessness this Christmas

Social workers have called on the new government to reduce high workloads. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 November 2019

Election 2019: Parties told to tackle 'unfeasibly high' social work caseloads

Primary school teachers have been given advice on LGBT inclusivity. Image: Adobe Stock

News 18 November 2019

Guide set to promote LGBT-inclusivity in primary schools

Health visitors in Lincolnshire have begun a month-long strike. Picture: Unite

News 18 November 2019

Lincolnshire health visitors begin month-long strike

Presiding officer for the Welsh Assembly Elin Jones praised the bill. Image: Plaid Cymru

News 18 November 2019

Welsh bill set to see 16- and 17-year-olds able to vote in local elections

Childline has seen an increase in children calling with concerns about mental health. Picture: Childline

News 15 November 2019

NSPCC reports rise in children seeking mental health support

The vast majority of survey respondents said the next government must provide more funding to improve SEND provision. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 November 2019

Two thirds of teachers rate SEND provision as 'poor'

Teachers will be trained to identify and support young people who are at risk of becoming victims or perpetrators of violence. Picture: Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock

News 14 November 2019

London Mayor ploughs £4.7m into tackling exclusions and violence in schools