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Providers have criticised the government's plans. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 July 2022

Consultation launches on ‘flawed’ plans to relax childcare ratios

Suffolk Council has apolosied for the delay is implementing support. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 July 2022

Council delay in processing EHCP left girl without support, ombudsman finds

The majority of kinship carers say they are struggling to afford basics, according to Kinship. Picture posed by models: Adobe Stock

News 4 July 2022

Kinship carers ‘fear financial strain could see children enter care’

Additional funding for specialist trauma-informed services is being called for. Picture: Marko/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 July 2022

Councils call for ‘more support’

Experts are calling for greater support for children with SEND in custody. Picture: Seventyfour/Adobe Stock

News 1 July 2022

Guide aims to improve education for children in custody

The conference will explore the impact of early help services in supporting families. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 July 2022

CYP Now conference to examine Care Review’s early help recommendations

'Racism and discrimination have no place in services for families', researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 June 2022

Workforce planning key to improving early help access for ethnic minorities, study finds

The government's plans for family hubs have been branded a 'pale imitation' of children's centres. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 June 2022

More than 1,000 children’s centres closed over last decade

Peers say the schools white paper is 'silent' on speech and language delays. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 June 2022

Schools white paper: Peers push for greater focus on speech and language

Care leavers in Plymouth have backed a call for free bus travel. Picture: Barnardo's

News 29 June 2022

Barnardo's calls for free bus travel for care leavers

The number of children receiving SEN support has increased annually since 2016, DfE figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 June 2022

Emergency SEND support 'needed to meet rising demand'

Latest Ofsted figures also reveal an increase in the numbers of settings hit by closure. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 June 2022

Covid-19 inquiry to include impact on early years

Annie Hobson speaks to the education select committee. Picture: Parliament TV

News 28 June 2022

Star Hobson review chair: 'Over reliance’ on agency social workers contributed to toddler's death

Peter Sandiford: 'Staffing remains a critical and incredibly costly challenge to existing provision'. Picture: ICHA

News 28 June 2022

Children’s homes providers face staffing crisis, ICHA warns

John Poyton will step down after 20 years at the charity. Picture: Redthread

News 28 June 2022

Redthread chief John Poyton steps down