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A consultation on childcare ratios will be held before the summer, the children's minister has said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 May 2022

Children’s minister reveals plans to consult on relaxation of childcare ratios

Foster carers have offered advice to those considering the role. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 May 2022

Foster Care Fortnight: Advice for potential foster carers

Derby's progress has been praised by inspectors. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 May 2022

Derby's 'high quality' children’s services rated 'outstanding'

The number of children with EHCPs and statements has been increasing since 2010, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 May 2022

Surge in number of children with EHCPs

Justin Russell: 'To go from an ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’ rating, in just a few years, is quite an achievement'. Picture: HMI Probation

News 12 May 2022

Major improvements at Surrey youth offending service, inpectors find

Josh MacAlister made his keynote speech at the NSPCC's How Safe 2022 conference. Picture: Frontline

News 12 May 2022

Josh MacAlister: Safeguarding partnerships need more input from schools

Funding will allow more schools to train senior mental health leads. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 May 2022

Government announces extra £7m to train school mental health leads

Cumberland Council's deputy leader Emma Williamson is among those backing the campaign. Picture: Emma Williamson/Twitter

News 11 May 2022

Councillors across UK back call to make care experience a protected characteristic

Young people take part in a conference held as part of the Green Influencers Scheme. Picture: The Ernest Cook Trust

News 11 May 2022

Outdoor youth work scheme 'improves young people's wellbeing'

Leeds was first rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted in 2018. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 May 2022

Leeds achieves second ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating in four years

Will Quince has announced the extension on Twitter. Picture: Parliament UK

News 11 May 2022

SEND review consultation extended

Prince Charles stood in for the Queen to deliver her speech. Picture: Parliament TV

News 10 May 2022

Queen’s Speech: Prince Charles announces introduction of Schools Bill

News 10 May 2022

Queen’s Speech: Sector responds to measures announced for children and young people

Homeless Link has seen a 24 per cent increase in support provided to care experienced young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 May 2022

Stronger safeguards 'could reduce care leavers' risk of homelessness'

Campaigners say every child in the care system deserves equal treatment and protection. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2022

Call for care system to offer equal protection for refugee and migrant children