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Reducing retained funding allowance for local authorities could impact providers, experts warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 November 2023

DfE proposes cut to councils’ retained early years funding allowance

The village is designed around intergenerational care, to benefit both older and younger people. Picture: Belong Chester

News 27 November 2023

Integrated children's nursery opens at adult care village

Steph Roberts-Bibby has been interim chief executive since June. Picture: YJB

News 24 November 2023

Youth Justice Board announces permanent chief executive

'Confusion' among councils around personal budgets is also leading to children missing school and accessing help, the LGO warns. Picture: Mediteraneo/Adobe Stock

News 23 November 2023

Councils' failings lead to lack of options for children with SEND, ombudsman warns

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

News 23 November 2023

Autumn statement 2023: Council leaders slam failure to tackle ‘crumbling’ children’s services

Yvette Stanley says more local authorities are submitting applications to open children's homes. Picture: Ofsted

News 23 November 2023

Ofsted: Councils using unregistered children's homes ‘due to lack of suitable options’

Kathy Evans: "This is an existential crisis for the nation’s children’s charities"

Opinion 23 November 2023

The cost of leaving

Derren Hayes: 'There are dozens of examples of good local practice across the country but what is really needed now is a national strategy'

Opinion 23 November 2023

We need a national strategy to uphold children’s rights

Jo Davidson is an associate at The Staff College

Opinion 23 November 2023

Make the UK and the world a child-friendly place

Mark Russell is chief executive of The Children’s Society

Opinion 23 November 2023

Children feel the strain of the rising cost of living

Calls have been made for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to prioritise childcare in his autumn statement. Picture: Jeremy Hunt/X

News 22 November 2023

One in 14 people trust Conservative Party plans to reduce childcare costs

One in five health visitors say children are missing out on support. Picture: HighwayStarz/Adobe Stock

News 22 November 2023

Health visiting ‘career pathway’ launches to tackle staff shortages

Jeremy Hunt recommitted to plans including expanded childcare and A-level reforms. Picture: HM Treasury

News 22 November 2023

Autumn statement 2023: Sector leaders criticise lack of measures for struggling families

Charlie Taylor: 'For many, prison may therefore be the most stable environment they have known'. Picture: HMI Prisons

News 21 November 2023

Majority of children in custody have been in care, report finds

Oakhill STC was last inspected in May 2022, where it was rated as requiring improvement. Picture: G4S

News 20 November 2023

Praise for Oakhill STC's greater focus on child-first practice