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Aubin discussed the importance of impact as a SENDCO in first podcast episode. Picture: Gary Aubin

News 10 May 2023

Podcast offers practical insight for SEND professionals

Dame Rachel de Souza: 'No child should be able to access or watch pornography'. Picture: Office of the children's commissioner for England

News 9 May 2023

Children’s commissioner: Pornography linked to harmful sexual behaviour among children

Enid Waterfall, county commissioner for Clwyd County, was one of nine Girlguiding volunteers praised. Picture: Girlguiding

News 9 May 2023

Girlguiding volunteers recognised in Coronation Champion Awards

Children are 'being transitioned smoothly to other homes', the Outcomes First Group says. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

News 9 May 2023

Outcomes First Group says ‘recruitment challenges’ behind children’s home closures

A majority of early years professionals said they would support the removal of one-word Ofsted gradings. Picture: Phil Adams

News 5 May 2023

Early years sector backs call to reform Ofsted judgments

Orson Grimer visits Downing Street to deliver a campaign letter to the Prime Minister. Picture: Auditory Verbal UK

News 4 May 2023

Nine-year-old urges Prime Minister to invest in early support for deaf children

Mark Riddell addressed councillors at Waltham Forest about the campaign to make care experience a protected characteristic. Picture: Alistair Strathern/Twitter

News 4 May 2023

National adviser for care leavers backs protected characteristic campaign

The lack of funding may leave young people unable to access career-enhancing opportunities, leaders argue. Picture: Eléonore H/Adobe Stock

News 4 May 2023

Business leaders challenge government over London youth services 'funding snub'

'The staff at Liberty do an incredible job, we are very proud of them', Rotherham Council said. Picture: Rotherham Council/Twitter

News 4 May 2023

Council’s short breaks children’s home receives third ‘outstanding’ rating

The complex needs of children are increasing fees, providers say. Picture: Y Insta Photos/Adobe Stock

News 3 May 2023

Record proportion of children’s home providers increasing fees, survey reveals

A new fund offers legal aid to prospective special guardians. Picture: NDABCreativity/Adobe Stock

News 3 May 2023

Legal aid boost for special guardianship applicants

A majority of London councils said that children's play was a priority. Picture: annaanahabed/Adobe Stock

News 3 May 2023

Quality of children’s playgrounds declining, London councils say

Pregnant women are being urged to seek support for mental health issues. Picture: SianStock/ Adobe Stock

News 3 May 2023

Psychiatrists call for better mental health screening for expectant mothers

The government should encourage voluntary organisations to open children's homes, leaders say. Picture: Martinan/Adobe Stock

News 2 May 2023

More voluntary sector children’s homes key to solving sufficiency crisis, says ADCS

A charity working with school pupils at risk of exclusion has closed. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 2 May 2023

Exclusion prevention organisation announces closure