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Nottinghamshire councillors pass the motion. Picture: Terry Galloway/Twitter

News 23 January 2023

More councils vote to prevent discrimination against care leavers

New initiative will offer young people from disadvantaged backgrounds paid work placements in the environmental sector. Picture: Groundwork

News 20 January 2023

Career programme welcomes disadvantaged young people into environmental sector

Professor Alexis Jay, chair of the IICSA, presented evidence from the inquiry to the education select committee. Picture: Parliamentline.tv

News 20 January 2023

Government urged not to ‘pick and choose’ child sexual abuse inquiry recommendations

The IOPC has confirmed four police officers are being investigated. Picture: Brian Jackson/Adobe Stock

News 20 January 2023

Met Police officers investigated over arrest of strip-searched child

Just 25 per cent of people said they had reported their concerns to school staff. Picture: Andrea Obzerova/Adobe Stock

News 19 January 2023

Pupils from minority groups more likely to feel unsafe in schools, research warns

MPs and Peers have scrutinised the Bill. Picture: Marco Govel/Adobe Stock

News 19 January 2023

Mental Health Bill marred by ‘inconsistent’ competency tests for young people, MPs and peers warn

Devon County Council has committed to increase spending on children's services. Picture: Savo Ilic/Adobe Stock

News 19 January 2023

Council increases spending for ‘inadequate’ children’s services by almost a fifth

Only seven per cent of health visitors feel confident families can access support if needed, amid health visitor shortage. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 18 January 2023

Young children missing vital reviews due to health visitor shortage

Children should be treated with respect and dignity when moving home, NYAS says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 January 2023

Charity urges DCSs to end use of bin bags during care placement moves

Increased support for children needs proper government funding, McPherson says. Picture: zinkevych/Adobe Stock

News 18 January 2023

Mental health support in schools could plug gaps in CAMHS care, says Barnardo’s

Organisations warn that the proposed inspection regulations may increase risk of harm for children in care. Picture: Adobe Stock/kegfire

News 17 January 2023

Sector criticises ‘unsafe’ proposals for supported accommodation

Teachers have voted to strike next month. Picture: Adobe Stock/Monkey Business

News 17 January 2023

Teachers and support staff in England and Wales vote to strike

Pebble Brook Primary School in Crewe is planning to take two-year-old children. Picture: Google Maps

News 16 January 2023

Plans for schools to accept two-year-olds after nursery closures

Croydon Council has agreed to reimburse the mother for lost university fees. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 January 2023

Council’s failure to support care leavers left four-year-old at risk of gang violence, ombudsman finds

Ofsted praises improvements at Wandsworth Council's children's services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 January 2023

Ofsted praises Wandsworth Council’s ‘child-focused’ approach to children’s services