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John Pearce is director of children’s services at Durham County Council

News 29 November 2023

School system discouraging inclusion, ADCS warns

Funding should cover support for babies up to people aged 25, the coalition says. Picture: eeeu/Adobe Stock

News 29 November 2023

Coalition calls for £1.7bn a year funding boost to improve children’s mental health

The National Day Nurseries (NDNA) highlighted that the uplift amounts to less than five per cent of current funding. Picture: DG Images/Adobe Stock

News 29 November 2023

Early years funding rates uplift ‘not enough’ to prevent closures, providers warn

Some councils said they retained funding to pay for specialist educational support. Picture: Lightfield Studios/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 November 2023

Probe reveals how funding rate cut will hit council childcare role

Most councils said retained funds were used to cover early years team staff costs. Picture: Alex Hinds/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 November 2023

How councils use the retained childcare funding

Cardiff City Council celebrated achieving child-friendly city status with a two-day ‘rights festival’ at Cardiff City Stadium. Picture: Nick Treharne

Analysis 28 November 2023

The city putting children’s rights at the forefront of its strategies

Gay Palmer, NHS England social prescribing link worker

Analysis 28 November 2023

The case for social prescribing

The DfE has pledged to set out guidance governing the supply of social work staff . Picture: fizkes/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 November 2023

Briefing: U-turn on agency ban

Charity Redthread provides support to young people at a 'reachable moment'. Picture: Redthread

Analysis 28 November 2023

Tackling rising youth violence threat

Graham Chatterley: ‘Children need to feel safe to learn’

Features 28 November 2023

Interview: Graham Chatterley, educationalist

Schools play a key role in promoting healthy attitudes to eating and exercise and can spot the early warning signs of disordered eating before specialist help is needed. Picture: Bonsales/Adobe Stock

Features 28 November 2023

Halting the rise in eating disorders

There are gaps in provision for home-educated pupils. Picture: gpointstudio/Adobe Stock

Other 28 November 2023

Careers Advice and Guidance – Key policy developments

Robin Walker: 'I’ve seen some fantastic work going on in primary schools, including specialist primary schools, but it’s the exception rather than the rule'

Features 28 November 2023

How well is the careers advice system meeting children’s needs?

Students develop the skills and confidence needed to secure ongoing employment

Best Practice 28 November 2023

At-risk young people build employment skills

Advisers tailor careers information, advice and guidance to each young person

Best Practice 28 November 2023

Early conversations help support young people in Sefton