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Eating disorder charities have warned the scheme could trigger “unhealthy weight control behaviours". Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 June 2021

Weighing children at school increases eating disorder risk, charities warn

The Home Office has been urged to protect vulnerable children and care leavers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 June 2021

Thousands of looked-after children and care leavers ‘at risk of missing EUSS deadline’

Sector leaders have criticised the government's response. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 June 2021

Government dismisses call for childcare funding review

Justice Secretary Robert Buckland is among those to question the contract extension. Picture: Parliament UK

News 24 June 2021

MPs question decision to extend contract of Rainsbrook provider

The project uses virtual reality headsets to highlight the dangers of exploitation. Picture: Anster

News 24 June 2021

Ealing Council launches virtual reality programme to tackle criminal exploitation

The campaign has been launched in response to the Care Review's Case for Change. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 June 2021

‘Social work at its best’ campaign launches to celebrate profession

Lewisham Council has been ordered to pay the woman £7,500. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 June 2021

Lewisham Council failed to provide minimum care to child, ombudsman finds

MPs have written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for multi-year investment in the early years. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 June 2021

Reform funding for struggling early years sector, MPs urge

The grant allows local authorities to support struggling families. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 June 2021

Covid local support grant: key facts on extra £160m fund for struggling families

Government support for early years is needed to tackle disadvantage, MPs have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 June 2021

Early years support vital to end ‘years of neglect’ for poor white children, MPs say

Not enough progress had been made to resolve long-standing issues at Rainsbrook, the MoJ said, Picture: MTC

News 21 June 2021

Inspectors warn of 'serious harm' concerns at troubled STC

Researchers are calling for apprenticeships for young people to be protected. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 June 2021

Calls for apprenticeship reforms as starter numbers drop

Social workers have accused the Care Review of "patronising" practitioners. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 June 2021

Social workers criticise Care Review over 'blame culture'

Ashley Hodges has led two separate charities. Picture: Young Citizens

News 21 June 2021

Young Citizens appoints former Obama campaign member as new chief

Covid-19 restrictions negatively impacted children's exeperience of play, the EYA says. Picture: EYA

News 21 June 2021

#Chances4Children: Early Years Alliance launches National Week of Play