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An image of what 360 Skills for Life programme looks like. Picture: 360 Skills for Life

News 16 May 2022

Virtual reality software helps schools tackle safeguarding concerns

Jonathan Stanley has called on the Care Review to recommend greater specialist residential provision. Picture: Tom Campbell

News 16 May 2022

Residential care system lacking in specialist provision, expert warns

The announcement comes following a consultation with families and experts. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 May 2022

Covid inquiry expands scope to include impact on children

Creative methods to establish the outcomes of youth projects could be more beneficial than formal assessments, researchers suggest. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 May 2022

Formal youth work evaluation risks future of long-term provision, researchers warn

A consultation on childcare ratios will be held before the summer, the children's minister has said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 May 2022

Children’s minister reveals plans to consult on relaxation of childcare ratios

Foster carers have offered advice to those considering the role. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 May 2022

Foster Care Fortnight: Advice for potential foster carers

Derby's progress has been praised by inspectors. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 May 2022

Derby's 'high quality' children’s services rated 'outstanding'

The number of children with EHCPs and statements has been increasing since 2010, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 May 2022

Surge in number of children with EHCPs

Justin Russell: 'To go from an ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’ rating, in just a few years, is quite an achievement'. Picture: HMI Probation

News 12 May 2022

Major improvements at Surrey youth offending service, inpectors find

Josh MacAlister made his keynote speech at the NSPCC's How Safe 2022 conference. Picture: Frontline

News 12 May 2022

Josh MacAlister: Safeguarding partnerships need more input from schools

Funding will allow more schools to train senior mental health leads. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 May 2022

Government announces extra £7m to train school mental health leads

Cumberland Council's deputy leader Emma Williamson is among those backing the campaign. Picture: Emma Williamson/Twitter

News 11 May 2022

Councillors across UK back call to make care experience a protected characteristic

Young people take part in a conference held as part of the Green Influencers Scheme. Picture: The Ernest Cook Trust

News 11 May 2022

Outdoor youth work scheme 'improves young people's wellbeing'

Leeds was first rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted in 2018. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 May 2022

Leeds achieves second ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating in four years

Will Quince has announced the extension on Twitter. Picture: Parliament UK

News 11 May 2022

SEND review consultation extended