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Deborah McMillan is national safeguarding partner facilitator

Opinion 3 January 2024

Statutory guidance gives us ‘permission’ to practice

John Drew is senior associate at the Prison Reform Trust

Opinion 3 January 2024

A five-point plan for urgent youth custody reform

Building Connections can help young people struggling with heightened feelings of loneliness at transitional times such as when moving to a new school or community. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Features 3 January 2024

The service that’s helping children feel less alone

Childcare providers are facing financial challenges on multiple fronts. Picture: Julya/Adobe Stock

Features 3 January 2024

Sustainable Childcare - key policy developments

Retention of staff is a problem in childcare settings where children have high levels of need requiring a well-trained workforce. Picture: Shock/Adobe Stock

Features 3 January 2024

The Big Debate: How could government-funded childcare be more sustainable?

Evergreen Early Years offers a wide variety of sessions to cater to families’ needs

Best Practice 3 January 2024

Flexible approach makes Evergreen sustainable

Each year, Lancashire passes on £3.65m to around 1,500 early years providers. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 3 January 2024

Lancashire trusts providers’ decision

The pool offers aqua aerobics, aqua natal, baby, toddler and preschool classes.

Best Practice 3 January 2024

Nursery opens onsite swimming academy

Ofsted introduced a separate judgment on work with care leavers, allowing more targeted recommendations. Picture: Valerii HoncharUK/Adobe Stock

Features 3 January 2024

Inspections Clinic - social care provision

The study suggests everyday non-specialist goods and services cost families at least an extra £51.10 per week. Picture: Ascannio/Adobe Stock

Research 3 January 2024

Additional Family Costs for Children on the Autism Spectrum

Illustration: ВІТАЛІЙ БАРІДА/Adobe Stock

Funding 3 January 2024

Masonic Charitable Foundation

Children could be lacking support in private fostering. Picture: Hanna/Adobe Stock

Features 3 January 2024

Promoting private fostering

Higher levels of wellbeing and overall mental health were found among young people who participated in Active Row London. Picture: Active Row London

Best Practice 3 January 2024

Rowing boosts mental health and expands skills

Pupils in New York were happier when they had better relationships with teachers. Picture: Ingusk/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 3 January 2024

Empathetic practice, North America

The Care2Listen group sees care-experienced children meet once a month to share their views and drive change. Picture: Prostock-Studio/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 3 January 2024

Care-experienced children in Reading share their views to break down barriers