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Plymouth DCS Sharon Muldoon said she is proud of what the department has achieved during her year in post. Picture: Sharon Muldoon/Plymouth City Council

News 9 June 2023

DCS to step down after just a year in post

Dame Rachel has called for a ban on the marketing of vapes to children. Picture: children's commissioner for England

News 9 June 2023

Commissioner calls for ban on disposable vapes to protect children

The provider says it has 'stepped back' from engagement with the inspectorate. Picture: Phil Adams

News 8 June 2023

Children’s homes provider tells staff to 'disengage' with Ofsted inspectors

The review finds evidence of a breakdown in information sharing by partner agencies. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 June 2023

Breakdown in multi-agency risk intelligence criticised in review of teenager's death

Young carers are missing out on full-time education, charities have warned. Picture: Arie Liona/Adobe Stock

News 8 June 2023

Call to improve benefits for young carers in full time education

Peer researchers were recruited to investigate youth violence in Merseyside. Picture: YPAS

News 8 June 2023

Greater diversity training for professionals could reduce youth violence, report finds

Inspectors will be offered the chance to take part in the one year course. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2023

Inspection skills qualification launches for youth offending inspectors

Targeted action to reduce absences rates among disadvantaged pupils is also being called for. Picture: Drivepix/Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2023

Narrowing attainment gap to pre-pandemic levels 'could take a decade’

An international camp event for girl guides has been postponed due to centre closures. Picture: Svetlana/Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2023

Girlguiding urged to reverse activity centre closures

MP Duncan Baker meets young carers to launch the inquiry. Picture: Duncan Baker/Twitter

News 7 June 2023

MPs to hold first inquiry into outcomes for young carers

Geraldine and her former foster child Emma still meet every week. Picture: Geraldine Roseberry

Features 7 June 2023

Experienced foster carer urges others to consider role amid placement shortage

Around one in seven children living in poverty are from working households, research finds. Picture: Christine Radnich/Adobe Stock

News 6 June 2023

One in three children in poverty post-pandemic

Ben Bailey Smith is a former youth worker. Picture: UK Youth

Features 6 June 2023

Actor Ben Bailey Smith urges greater support for youth services

Dr Jo Casebourne is chief executive of Foundations. Picture: EIF

News 6 June 2023

What Works for Children’s Social Care and EIF merger launches

Experts are calling for a 'wholesale reform' of behaviour management in schools. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

News 6 June 2023

School exclusions and suspensions damage children’s mental health, inquiry finds