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Carmel Littleton also worked as director of children's services in Thurrock. Picture: Islington Council

News 5 July 2021

Tributes to Islington’s director of people Carmel Littleton

Reading progress had deteriorated among children studied in the spring compared with 2019 levels. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 July 2021

Attainment gap grown by a quarter since pandemic, study shows

Two-year-olds from the most disadvantaged backgrounds are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare

News 2 July 2021

Double-digit fall in funded childcare registrations raises provider concerns

Plans to scrap restrictions in schools has split opinion. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 July 2021

Williamson: school isolation bubbles could be scrapped in July

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