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The local authority was judged 'outstanding' on the experiences of children in care and care leavers. Picture: Phil Adams

News 11 January 2023

Ofsted hails 'significant' children's services improvements in Darlington

More settings will be forced to close without support, sector leaders warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 January 2023

Early years leaders warn of closures after government scales back energy bills scheme

Proposed quality standards include 24-hour access to help in a crisis. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 January 2023

DfE dismisses plea to extend deadline for supported accommodation consultation

Pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds should receive information on further education and careers guidance earlier, experts say, Picture: Adobe Stock/Monkey Business

News 11 January 2023

Disadvantaged children need ‘bespoke’ approach to improve career prospects, MPs told

Nottingham City Council is the latest local authority to recognise care experience as a protected characteristic. Picture: Terry Galloway

News 11 January 2023

Nottingham Council to recognise care experience as a protected characteristic

The consultation's proposals aim to increase accessibility of adoption support services. Picture: Adobe Stock/Monkey Business

News 10 January 2023

DfE consults on regulation of adoption support service providers

PYF's winter sessions provide young people with hot food. Picture: PYF

News 10 January 2023

Youth club launches winter sessions amid cost-of-living crisis

Chris Nota was diagnosed with autism and other learning disabilities. Picture: Family handout/Inquest

News 10 January 2023

Lack of autism awareness among failures contributing to teen’s death, inquest finds

Walsall Council's child protection service has been praised by inspectors. Picture: Adobe Stock/padmak

News 9 January 2023

Inspectors praise Walsall Council's child protection services

C-Jay's children's book teaches children about diversity using different family dynamics. Picture: C-Jay Quigley

News 6 January 2023

What Makes a Family: Children's book aims to promote diversity education

Rishi Sunak's new year's speech has come under fire by leaders from the social work and early years sectors. Picture: Parliament UK

News 6 January 2023

Sunak’s New Year speech slammed over 'missing key priorities' for children

Former children's commissioner for England has called for all options to protect children to be considered. Picture: Commission on Young Lives

News 6 January 2023

Anti-terrorism plans could put vulnerable children at risk, former children's commissioner says

Katharine Birbalsingh was dubbed 'Britain's strictest headteacher'. Picture: Michaela School

News 6 January 2023

Katharine Birbalsingh quits as social mobility adviser

DfE has launched a new careers programme to boost career aspirations among primary school children. Picture: Adobe Stock/Monkey Business

News 6 January 2023

DfE programme to aims to challenge career stereotypes in primary schools

Abolishing IROs would be 'unwise and dangerous' for children in care, NAIRO argues. Picture: Adobe Stock/Synthexua

News 5 January 2023

NAIRO urges Josh MacAlister to retract recommendation to abolish IROs