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News 4 December 2024

Families in poverty face barriers to early childhood support ‘at every level’, charities warn

News 7 November 2024

Hackney Council backs down amid children’s centre closure legal challenge

News 4 November 2024

Children’s Commissioner calls for national guidance on child in need plans

Carolyn Fair is director of children's services at East Sussex County Council

Blogs 4 November 2024

Less corporate more parent

News 1 November 2024

In November’s CYP Now: Minister interview; rethinking SEND plans; reducing youth violence

News 31 October 2024

Care-experienced teenagers ‘nine times more likely to face homelessness’

The LGO has called for changes over its powers to investigate complaints from families of children with SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 October 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: Council chiefs welcome £1bn SEND funding boost

Rachel Reeves used her budget to pledge to 'give children and young people the opportunities they deserve'

News 30 October 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: Rachel Reeves boosts SEND funding by £1bn

Rachel Reeves has been criticised for failing to commit to the removal of the two-child benefits cap

News 30 October 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: Sector leaders criticise ‘missed opportunity’ to support disadvantaged families

Worcestershire has been praised over improving outcomes for children. Picture: Colin & Linda McKie/Adobe Stock

News 29 October 2024

Council regains control of children’s services after five years under trust model

Voice and influence workers engage with care-experienced young people to highlight where support can improve

Best Practice 29 October 2024

Care-experienced young people become advocates for change and policy influencers

Matt Buttery is chief executive of Triple P UK. Picture: Triple P

Blogs 28 October 2024

The government must use the budget to support parents

Janet Daby: ‘I very much believe in early intervention like keeping families together’

Analysis 28 October 2024

Children’s minister sets out plan to boost social work with families

Analysis 28 October 2024

Experts turn attention to solving challenges in children’s services

The Bill has been introduced in parliament. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 October 2024

Government publishes first details of 10-year child poverty strategy

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