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Nadim Zahawi pledged to tackle persistent pupil absences “head on”

News 11 October 2021

Zahawi pledges to close 'disadvantage gap' for vulnerable pupils

Nigel Huddleston has been the Conservative Party's youth lead since 2019. Image: UK Parliament

News 11 October 2021

Government appoints new youth minister

Early help support hubs could meet existing and unmet needs, says the LGA's Anntoinette Bramble

News 10 October 2021

Spending Review: Expand ‘no-referral’ mental health hubs for young people, says LGA

Young black men in prisons would benefit from tailored wellbeing support, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 October 2021

Campaign to improve mental health support for young black men in prisons

Young people's mental health services are at a 'tipping point' experts have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 October 2021

World Mental Health Day: Key concerns, best practice and research around young people’s mental health

An image of what the new school could look like. Picture: Silverwood School

News 7 October 2021

Green light for £38m special school in Wiltshire

Teenagers involved in care proceedings are at greater risk of child criminal exploitation, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 October 2021

Number of 10- to 17-year-olds in care proceedings doubles over last decade

Increased funding for health visitors should be a top priority for government, MPs say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 October 2021

Health visitor funding and better childcare needed to support new parents, say MPs

Ofsted's Yvette Stanley described the guidance changes as "a real step forward". Picture: Ofsted

News 7 October 2021

Registration of multi-building children’s homes splits sector

Children are being 'failed by the system', Hestia has warned. Picture: Hestia

News 6 October 2021

Children of modern slavery victims missing out on support, charity warns

MPs have identified variations in regional support for children with cerebral palsy. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 October 2021

MPs call for better support for children with cerebral palsy

Girls in the secure estate are often dealing with trauma, the report warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 October 2021

Girls in secure estate facing ‘high levels of trauma and risk of self-harm’

Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board has carried out an independent review. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 October 2021

Serious case review highlights safeguarding failures in lead up to toddler’s death

Jane Parfrement is former director of children's services in Derbyshire. Picture: Derbyshire County Council/Twitter

News 4 October 2021

The Staff College appoints former Derbyshire County Council DCS as new director

Sector leaders have said they will 'strongly oppose' any planned changes. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 October 2021

Sector leaders vow to oppose relaxation of childcare ratios