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The cost of holiday childcare doubles during school holidays, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 July 2022

Most councils struggle to offer enough holiday care for disabled children, report finds

Campaigners previously called for such settings to be banned for all children in care. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 July 2022

Care Standards Act 2020 to include supported accommodation for teenagers

Sheffield City Council has acknowledged and implemented the ombudsman's recommendations, according to the report. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 July 2022

Disabled young woman 'let down' by council over abuse investigation

Peers have voted against plans to extend free school meals to children whose parents receive universal credit. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 July 2022

Cost of living crisis threatens pre-pandemic fall in child deprivation, study warns

More than 5,000 children are living in independent or semi-independent accommodation, according to Ofsted. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 July 2022

Third of under-18s moved to independent settings within week of entering care, figures show

News 13 July 2022

DfE names new ministers following mass resignations

Mary Jackson is chief executive of Frontline. Picture: Frontline

News 12 July 2022

Frontline wins £10m contract to deliver DfE social work leadership programme

Steve Crocker is president of the Association of Directors of Children's Services. Picture: ADCS

News 11 July 2022

Ban use of social work agencies to prevent ‘profiteering’, ADCS president urges

Yvette Stanley: 'Children need provision of the right care, in the right place, at the right time'. Picture: Ofsted

News 11 July 2022

Children’s home distribution leaves most vulnerable placed furthest from home, Ofsted warns

Looked-after children frequently miss out on places in highly rated schools, MPs say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 July 2022

Looked-after children ‘let down’ by the education system, MPs find

WWCSC chair Jenny Coles: 'A single what works centre will be well placed to support reform.'

News 8 July 2022

EIF and what works centre boards back merger

News 7 July 2022

Newly-appointed Education Secretary resigns

Ofsted inspected 129 local authority children's services last year. Picture: Phil Adams

News 7 July 2022

Increase in 'good' and 'outstanding' council children’s services

Ombudsman Michael King has encouranged local authorities to better monitor school attendance. Picture: LGO

News 7 July 2022

Ombudsman upholds nine in 10 complaints over failures to provide schooling

James Cleverly has been appointed as Education Secretary. Picture: Parliament UK

News 7 July 2022

James Cleverly appointed as Education Secretary