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Annie Hobson speaks to the education select committee. Picture: Parliament TV

News 28 June 2022

Star Hobson review chair: 'Over reliance’ on agency social workers contributed to toddler's death

Peter Sandiford: 'Staffing remains a critical and incredibly costly challenge to existing provision'. Picture: ICHA

News 28 June 2022

Children’s homes providers face staffing crisis, ICHA warns

John Poyton will step down after 20 years at the charity. Picture: Redthread

News 28 June 2022

Redthread chief John Poyton steps down

The new website reveals more details about the secure school. Picture: Oasis Restore

News 28 June 2022

Oasis launches new website for secure school

Will Quince says he will announce the full board 'very soon'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 27 June 2022

Children’s minister reveals first details of Care Review implementation board

All children in funded childcare places should be offered free school meals, according to LEYF. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 June 2022

London’s largest nursery provider calls for free school meals expansion

Ombudsman Michael King says he is 'pleased the council took action'. Picture: LGO

News 27 June 2022

Council apologises over failure to support family in overcrowded accommodation

Rico, aged 19, told the House of Lords about the importance of youth work in his life. Picture: Peer Power

News 24 June 2022

Young people laud youth work role in tackling trauma

Entry to employment and confidence of young people have been cited by researchers as key successes of the scheme. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 June 2022

Research reveals success for interventions to help young people into work

Increased pressure on councils due to a rise in applications for EHCPs is a factor behind the proposals, DfE says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 June 2022

Praise for DfE’s evaluation of social care innovation fund

The Bill has been introduced in parliament. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 June 2022

Campaigners warn Bill of Rights ‘offers no guarantee’ to protect children

President of the Family Division Sir Andrew McFarlane has announced the new court. Picture: Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

News 23 June 2022

National Deprivation of Liberty Court to deal with child cases

Mark Owers: "There is a golden opportunity to bank the successes of the board, apply the learning, and create new national leadership"

Opinion 22 June 2022

Mark Owers: It’s time to abolish the Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board

Children report being separated from siblings and feeling unsettled in school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 June 2022

More than 1,000 children in care moved from their placement every week, research warns

'The work will not stop here', council leaders have said. Picture: Camden Council

News 22 June 2022

Children’s services in Camden upgraded to ‘outstanding’