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The cost to local authorities of in-house care services was less than for private provision. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

29 March 2022

Competition authority study raises prospect of commissioning reforms

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Childcare provider Karen Lilley: “If we don’t bring in extra money then we won’t be able to be as inclusive in the future"

29 March 2022

Families face childcare barriers as councils report lack of sufficiency

Derren Hayes Early Years

Better multi-agency working to intervene early is among the commission’s recommendations. Picture: Jacob Lund/Adobe stock

29 March 2022

Community commission calls for overhaul of youth crime response

Derren Hayes Crime prevention

Kickstart aims to provide six-month job placements for 250,000 young people on universal credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. Picture: industrieblick/Adobe stock

29 March 2022

Kickstart: Five solutions to tackle flagship job scheme’s problems

Mat Ilic Youth Work

A survey by the Anna Freud Centre found that there was a widespread lack of recognition and understanding about the impact racism has on young people’s mental wellbeing. Picture: Benschonewille/Adobe Stock

29 March 2022

Tackling the trauma of racism

Derren Hayes Health

Plans in the Levelling Up white paper include the creation of 55 education investment areas in England where school outcomes are weakest. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

1 March 2022

Levelling Up: the key proposals for children and young people

Fiona Simpson Children's Services

Sector leaders are cautiously optimistic for the future of youth work. Picture: Chriatian Schwier/Adobe Stock

1 March 2022

Youth policy review sets priorities but falls short on funding

Derren Hayes Youth Work

School counselling reaches young people not able to receive support from CAMHS. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

1 March 2022

Welsh success fuels call for school counselling

Derren Hayes Health

Aycliffe SCH is one of 14 such specialist residential homes in England and Wales

1 March 2022

Growing gap in secure care options for children in crisis

Derren Hayes Social Care

Guidance details extra requirements for schools’ designated safeguarding leads. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

1 March 2022

Guide to key school safeguarding changes

Ann Marie Christian Education

Government funding rates have failed to keep up with rising wages. Picture: highwaystarz/Adobe Stock

1 March 2022

Understanding the impact of early years funding shortage

Dr Sara Bonetti Early Years

Some councils offer benefits to foster carers including discounts on attractions, such as theme parks and holiday parks. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

1 February 2022

Councils turn to inducements to attract scarce fostering families

Fiona Simpson Social Care

1 February 2022

Incentive payments: sector split over ethics and effectiveness

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The pilot aimed to encourage looked-after children to discuss mental wellbeing. Picture: Motortion/Adobe Stock

1 February 2022

Lessons from mental health pilots

Derren Hayes Health

The chaperone scheme is being trialled at Erdington Academy in Birmingham

1 February 2022

Debate: School-run chaperones

Derren Hayes Youth Work