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Older children with SEND risk missing out on education and career oportunities in Wolverhampton, inspectors warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 November 2021

Inspectors criticise ‘embedded failings’ in Wolverhampton’s SEND support

Cathi Hadley will move to become DCS at BCP Council. Picture: West Northamptonshire Council

News 11 November 2021

Northamptonshire DCS resigns

Vulnerable children risk missing out on care, Ofsted has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 November 2021

Foster care system ‘reaching breaking point’ as demand outweighs capacity

There is a wide range of issues dealt with by designated safeguarding leads in youth organisations. Image: Tom Campbell

News 10 November 2021

Youth sector calls for strengthening of safeguarding lead role

There was a rise in the proportion of parents of autistic children who said school was failing to meet their child's needs. Image: Tom Campbell

News 10 November 2021

School system blighted by failures to support autistic pupils, charity warns

If accepted, the case could have led to compensation claims against councils. Image: Pheelingsmedia / Adobestock

News 10 November 2021

Councils not deemed liable for care duties under section 20 ruling

Baby and toddler groups prevent parents from feeling isolated, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 November 2021

Steep decline in services for babies and new parents, charities warn

Josh MacAlister at an engagement event for the Care Review earlier this year. Picture: Josh MacAlister

News 9 November 2021

Care Review launches penultimate stage of project

The fund is aimed at supporting those most at risk of unemployment. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 November 2021

Youth Futures Foundation announces £6.1m employment fund

The helpline has been open for six months. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 November 2021

Helpline to support victims of abuse in schools receives hundreds of calls

The NatWest scheme offers mentoring and paid work. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 November 2021

NatWest joins forces with youth services to support NEET young people

Ofsted is proposing changes to inspections of children's homes and holidays schemes for disabled children. Picture: Phil Adams

News 8 November 2021

Ofsted launches consultation over interim children’s home inspections

The number of children's mental health workers has risen significantly since 2019. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 5 November 2021

Survey reveals large rise in children's mental health workforce

Scottish Health Secretary Humza Yousaf applied for a place for his daughter at Little Scholars Day Nursery

News 4 November 2021

Inspectors uphold Scottish Health Secretary’s complaint over ‘discriminatory’ nursery

Children's minister Will Quince described family hubs as Sure Start +++. Image: Parliament TV

News 4 November 2021

Children’s minister outlines ambitions for family hubs