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The first secure school is planned on the site of Medway STC. Picture: G4S

News 11 February 2021

MPs question secure school delays

Social workers have been urged to tell parents that they cannot be forced to leave their home. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 February 2021

Councils must give clear advice to parents during safeguarding investigations, warns ombudsman

Young children with SEND were less likely to hit age-related targets after lockdown, researchers found. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 February 2021

Disadvantaged children and those with SEND lost most learning in first lockdown, research shows

Young EU nationals are not being supported to apply for EUSS, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 February 2021

Vulnerable young EU nationals 'not supported to apply for settled status'

The exemptions mean social workers carry out less face-to-face visits. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 February 2021

DfE launches fresh consultation over extending children’s social care exemptions

June O'Sullivan: If we can’t afford to train new apprentices then this puts another huge strain on the sector. Picture: LEYF

News 10 February 2021

Spend unused apprenticeship levy on early years training, LEYF urges

Children were kept in cells at Rainsbrook STC for as many as 23.5 hours a day, inspectors found. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 February 2021

Two-year extension of Rainsbrook STC contract sparks concerns

Reading Council has made 'significant improvements', Ofsted said. Picture: Reading Council

News 9 February 2021

Reading Council’s children’s services removed from government intervention

Applications for funding will open next month. Picture: Turing Scheme

News 9 February 2021

Turing Scheme: Further details of UK’s Erasmus+ replacement revealed

Social workers are among those to sign a letter to Gavin Williamson. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 February 2021

Sector airs concerns over Care Review

Angela Wrightson was tortured in her home. Picture: Cleveland Police

News 8 February 2021

Teenage girls who killed vulnerable woman given lifetime anonymity

Some early years providers have been offered testing through their local authority. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 February 2021

Providers renew calls for Covid-19 testing in all early years settings

Edenred's contract was extended despite families being unable to access vouchers early in the scheme, PAC states. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 February 2021

DfE ‘unconcerned' over profiteering from £425m free school meals contract

The government are also exploring the future of the National Citizen Service in a separate review. Picture: NCS

News 5 February 2021

Youth service statutory guidance review delayed by Covid-19

Children and young people's mental health has been impacted by the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 February 2021

Key issues raised during Children’s Mental Health Week