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A backlog of 170 complaints have been uncovered in Kent County Council's children's services. Picture: Steve/Adobe Stock

News 10 July 2023

Ombudsman uncovers huge SEND complaints backlog in Kent

Young people impacted by the incident can visit the hub for support. Picture: Photographeeeu/Adobe Stock

News 10 July 2023

Tewkesbury youth hub offers support to students after school stabbing

More two-year-olds will be eligible for government funded childcare from April 2024. Picture: Jason Bye

News 7 July 2023

Two-year-old funding rate to rise by a third from September

The film launched with two premieres in London, attended by the cast. Picture: AVIARD Inspires

News 6 July 2023

Social impact film pushes for community safeguarding to tackle youth exploitation

Charlie Taylor has called for a return to 'purposeful activity' for young people in YOIs. Picture: HMI Prisons

News 6 July 2023

Keeping children apart fails to tackle youth custody violence, inspectors warn

Care leavers are among groups most likely to be NEET, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 July 2023

Poor mental health ‘primary driver’ for high NEET rates

The County Councils Network attributed the overspends to a surge in demand for children's services post-pandemic. Picture: nimito/Adobe Stock

News 6 July 2023

Most county councils overspending on children’s services post-pandemic, research finds

John Pearce addresses the ADCS conference in Manchester. Picture: ADCS

News 6 July 2023

ADCS president warns of 'untenable' risks posed by placement capacity crisis

Factors in closures include lack of income and rising costs, including rent, wages, food and utility bills, according to the LGA. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 July 2023

Early years capacity warning ahead of free hours expansion

Ofsted praised “strong multi-agency partnership” in Lincolnshire. Picture: Phil Adams

News 5 July 2023

Ofsted renews Lincolnshire’s outstanding rating

The MoJ and YJB say 1,500 newly-qualified probation officers should join the service next year. Picture: Production Perig/Adobe Stock

News 5 July 2023

Youth Justice Board moves to tackle probation officer recruitment crisis

A strategy is needed to ensure the RSHE curriculum engages better with boys, MPs have urged. Picture: Tong2530/Adobe Stock

News 5 July 2023

RSHE must engage with boys to tackle sexist behaviour in schools, say MPs

The Home Office has been urged to work more collaboratively with councils. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 July 2023

Councils fear Afghan refugees face homelessness amid housing shortage

Rising formula prices pose a 'huge health risk' to children, The Food Foundation has warned. Picture: Daisy Daisy/Adobe Stock

News 4 July 2023

Healthy Start benefit fails to cover formula costs as prices rise

Pregnant women and mothers involved with children's social care need earlier support, campaigners say. Picture: emilau/Adobe Stock

News 4 July 2023

Charity calls for better support for mothers involved with care system