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Children from poorer backgrounds are more likely to develop mental health issues. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 January 2020

Children from deprived backgrounds 'at greater risk of poor mental health'

The number of children with an EHC plan has increased 47 per cent since 2015. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 January 2020

Thousands of children with SEND 'not enrolled in school'

Barnet Council is struggling to fill vacancies for social workers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 January 2020

Council considers recruiting social workers from overseas

Sector leaders have called on the government for a review into the care system. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 January 2020

Hundreds of experts sign letter calling for independent review of care system

The West Midlands and North East have experienced the worst cuts, the YMCA says. Picture: YMCA England & Wales

News 20 January 2020

Youth services 'suffer £1bn funding cut in less than a decade'

Early years providers struggle to recruit and retain staff, the report says. Picture: Abode Stock

News 17 January 2020

Decade of early years policies ‘failed to improve workforce quality’

Education secretary Gavin Williamson announced the extra funding

News 17 January 2020

Sector leaders criticise government's call to prioritise adoption

Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Michael King. Picture: LGO

News 17 January 2020

Council to reimburse foster carer's school transport costs

Gang-related activity was not recorded during one young person's assessment, inspectors said. Picture: SakhanPhotography/Adobe Stock

News 17 January 2020

Inspectors raise 'serious concerns' over Bradford YOT

Reena and Sandeep Mander won a legal discrimination battle against Windsor and Maidenhead Borough Council. Picture: McAllister Olivarius

News 16 January 2020

Government warns councils over racially discriminating against adopters

My Life My Say is among organisations to receive grants. Picture: Francis Augustos

News 16 January 2020

Youth social action projects share £2.1m funding boost

Barnardo's chief executive Javed Khan called on the government to find a long-term solution to the issue. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 16 January 2020

One fifth of knife crimes in England and Wales committed by children

There has been a decline in community paediatric consultants since 2015, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 January 2020

Health leaders reveal shortage of 'vital' child protection specialists

One in five adults suffered abuse as a child, a new report estimates. Picture: Action for Children

News 15 January 2020

One in five adults in England and Wales abused as children

A total underspend of £63.5m was recorded. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 January 2020

Councils divert £63.5m of childcare funding to plug gaps elsewhere