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Ofsted's Yvette Stanley described the guidance changes as "a real step forward". Picture: Ofsted

News 28 October 2021

Greater regulatory oversight of large children’s home and childcare providers needed, Ofsted warns

Rishi Sunak has announced the first CSR since 2015. Picture: HM Treasury

News 27 October 2021

Spending Review: Sunak's pledges for children, young people and families

The funding does not go far enough for babies and children, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 October 2021

Spending Review: Family hubs ‘no replacement’ for Sure Start, critics say

The Institute of Health Visiting is calling for a national workforce plan for the sector. Picture: Institute of Health Visiting

Analysis 26 October 2021

Call for child health advocate

Family hubs will expand on the services and support offered by children’s centres. Picture: Rawpixel.comAdobe Stock

Analysis 26 October 2021

Family hubs: five key questions

A national campaign can raise awareness of fostering. Picture: Scott Griessel/Adobe Stock

Opinion 26 October 2021

Letters to the Editor: Tackling foster carer shortage

The increase will not help teenagers living independently, sector leaders have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 October 2021

Spending Review: Concerns National Living Wage increase 'will not support young people'

Rishi Sunak delivered the first Comprehensive Spending Review since 2015. Picture: HM Treasury

News 26 October 2021

Spending Review: Key asks for children and young people

Rishi Sunak will announce his latest Budget and Spending Review this week. Picture: HM Treasury

News 25 October 2021

Spending Review: Government urged to 'go further' to support vulnerable children and families

Families and children need support from birth, charity leaders have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 October 2021

Spending Review: Coalition urges investment in support for children from birth

Researchers have called for a whole-system review of government early years policy. Image: Oksana Kuzmina, Adobestock

News 20 October 2021

‘Complex and confusing’ early years system is failing families, researchers warn

High-quality parenting programmes have been shown to strengthen family relationships. Image: Adobe Stock, Bryan Creely

News 11 October 2021

Spending Review: Charities urge investment in parenting support

Increased funding for health visitors should be a top priority for government, MPs say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 October 2021

Health visitor funding and better childcare needed to support new parents, say MPs

Sector leaders have said they will 'strongly oppose' any planned changes. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 October 2021

Sector leaders vow to oppose relaxation of childcare ratios

Features 28 September 2021

Children & Young People Now Awards 2021 Shortlist