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The NCS moved to a year-round offer in 2022. Picture: NCS Trust

News 31 May 2024

NCS cut costs by 32% through year-round offer, business plan reveals

The report found not all young people were getting impartial careers guidance from a qualified careers adviser. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Features 30 May 2024

Inspections Clinic: Careers advice in special schools

Ofsted must 're-engage with the sector to develop a fair system built on mutual respect', sector leaders say

News 30 May 2024

County council leaders urge next government to curb high cost of children’s services

Under the plans, professionals faced sanctions over failing to report concerns over abuse. Picture: DglImages/Adobe Stock

News 30 May 2024

Compulsory reporting of child sexual abuse plan dropped ahead of election

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey: 'Thousands of children are being left in limbo'. Picture: Ed Davey/X

News 30 May 2024

Lib Dems pledge tech tax to fund mental health professionals in schools

The UK is facing a foster carer shortage, local authorities warn. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

News 30 May 2024

Council offers ‘best foster care recruitment package in London’

The impact that the shortage of places has had on children and local authorities has been significant. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Features 30 May 2024

Special Report: Commissioning Care

In response to the 2022 care review, which called for 9,000 additional carers, the government committed to a centrally-funded Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme. Picture: Fizkes/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 May 2024

Local authorities band together to recruit more foster carers

Secondary school pupils have lessons on how to prevent harassment of girls.

Analysis 29 May 2024

Scheme tackles harassment in schools

Storytelling provides a bridge to literacy, promoting imagination and language skills. Picture: Dgl Images/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 May 2024

How early intervention supports children’s language development

The next government will have to address major challenges in children’s services. Picture: Gabriel/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 May 2024

Challenges in next parliament

Rickman is a writer and parent educator.

Features 29 May 2024

Interview: Author and educator Eloise Rickman

The Staff College’s BALI programme was established in 2012 to support black and Asian professionals. Picture: The Staff College

Features 29 May 2024

Making children’s services leadership more diverse

The support is designed to help young people better transition back into society. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 29 May 2024

Neurodiversity support officers to be introduced to youth custody settings

School rolls are falling across the capital, government figures show. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 29 May 2024

London council holds consultation on falling school rolls