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Alan Wood was appointed as commissioner for Solihull Council by DfE. Picture: Alan Wood

News 20 March 2023

Solihull Council ‘must develop three-year plan’ to improve children's services

Just one in six local authority protocols consider a child's gender, researchers find. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

News 17 March 2023

Behaviour management approach ‘increases criminalisation of children in care’

Early years leaders urge government to work with the sector to implement childcare expansion. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

News 16 March 2023

Budget 2023: Early years sector cautiously welcomes investment

The SEND summit will explore planned government reforms. Picture: Zinkevych/Adobe Stock

News 16 March 2023

SEND Summit to examine impact of reforms on practice

Amanda Spielman has been in the role for more than six years. Picture: Ofsted

News 16 March 2023

Ofsted chief inspector to step down

Anthony Douglas will advise on SEND improvements in Suffolk

News 16 March 2023

Council drafts in former Cafcass boss to tackle SEND failures

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced his Spring Budget 2023. Picture: The Treasury

News 15 March 2023

Budget 2023: Hunt announces expansion of funded childcare hours

Nesta says 'our current system needs to work better for young children and hard-pressed families'. Picture: Rio Patuca Images/Adobe Stock

News 15 March 2023

Budget 2023: Government confirms controversial relaxation of childcare ratios

Multi-agency teams involve represents from police, social care and education among others. Picture: Fizkes/Adobe Stock

News 15 March 2023

Academics to scrutinise effectiveness of safeguarding partnerships

Professionals working in youth justice should tackle discrimination in the system, research finds. Picture: Motortion/Adobe Stock

News 15 March 2023

Howard League criticises impact of ‘colourblind’ legal system

Jeremy Hunt delivered his Budget in the House of Commons. Picture: The Treasury

News 15 March 2023

Budget 2023: Key announcements for children and young people

Dame Rachel de Souza has questioned the government over proposed migration plans. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

News 14 March 2023

Illegal Migration Bill: Children’s commissioner ‘not consulted’ over proposals

YMCA Nursery Warren Park is among four nurseries saved from closure. Picture: YMCA

News 14 March 2023

Four YMCA childcare settings saved from closure

The Spring Budget will be announced in the House of Commons. Picture: Marco Govel/Adobe Stock

News 14 March 2023

Budget 2023: Chancellor urged to offer permanent financial aid to vulnerable families

Jeremy Hunt will announce his next Budget on Wednesday. Picture: UK Parliament

News 13 March 2023

Spring Budget 2023: Early years leaders warn funding must account for rising costs