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Thrive schools say they are increasingly stepping into the breach as the public sector in particular is struggling to cope. Picture: dglimages/Adobe Stock

3 January 2023

Economic crisis sees young people's mental health and wellbeing suffer

Dan Parton Health

The report says the act is a missed opportunity that has failed too many people. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

3 January 2023

2014 act ‘a missed opportunity’

Of Lords Children Children's Services

Schools must be equipped with technology for all to help bridge the attainment gap. Picture: Rido/Adobe Stock

3 January 2023

Boosting attainment with tech

Al Kingsley Education

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse ran for seven years. Picture: IICSA

2 December 2022

Jury out on proposed mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The UK Youth Parliament have spoken in the House of Commons. Picture: UKYP

1 December 2022

UK Youth Parliament tender bids to expand reach of programme

Emily Harle Youth Work

Since July, councils have applied to the National Deprivation of Liberty Court for orders. Picture: AdobeStock

1 December 2022

Factors behind the sharp growth in deprivation of liberty orders

Derren Hayes Social Care

An ombudsman ruling has reignited a debate over how nurseries charge parents for 'consumables'. Picture: AdobeStock/Cherryandbees

1 December 2022

Funded childcare: debate over charging

Derren Hayes Early Years

Social care organisations across the UK have committed significant time and resources to improve their response to the extra-familial risks and harms. Picture: AdobeStock/Alexokolov

1 December 2022

Shining a light on risks outside the home

Professor Carlene Firmin Social Care

Experts call for more Level 3 qualified Sencos in group-based settings and childminder settings. Picture: AdobeStock/Lightfield Studios

1 December 2022

Childcare training programme to help identify SEND needs sooner

Sian Marsh Education

Magic Breakfast is to provide free nutritious meals in schools across Wandsworth. Picture: Magic Breakfast

25 October 2022

Councils dig deep to help children and families below poverty line

Derren Hayes Cost-of-living

Political turbulence has led to rapid turnover at the Department for Education. Picture: Marco Govel/Adobe Stock

25 October 2022

Minister changes raise concerns

Fiona Simpson Children's Services

The implementation board is seeking three people with ‘lived experience’ of care. Picture: ellphoto/Adobe stock

25 October 2022

Unrest over Care Review board plans

Fiona Simpson Cost-of-living

The report cited two cases where children waited five days in the ED for a bed. Picture: Ronald/Adobe Stock

25 October 2022

Long waits for mental health care blamed on bed and staff shortage

Derren Hayes Health

‘Significant underused space in schools’ could be opened up for extra childcare provision. Picture: bernardbodo/Adobe Stock

25 October 2022

Case for expanding school-led childcare

Derren Hayes Early Years

Rachel de Souza has called for schools and local authorities to improve attendance. Picture: Wirestock Creators/Adobe Stock

25 October 2022

Briefing: School attendance drive

Derren Hayes Education