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Young people have praised 'consistent support' offered by lead workers. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 11 July 2024

Consistent lead workers vital to supporting vulnerable older teens, report finds

Sir Kevan Collins was education recovery tsar for five months after quitting in protest. Picture: DfE

News 10 July 2024

Former Covid education recovery tsar returns to DfE

Bridget Phillipson has been appointed as Education Secretary by Keir Starmer

News 8 July 2024

Phillipson prioritises children's social care reform

Bridget Phillipson is MP for Houghton and Sunderland. Picture: UK Parliament

News 5 July 2024

Bridget Phillipson appointed as Education Secretary

Children's sector leaders are urging the next government to invest in young people's services.

News 4 July 2024

General Election 2024: Next government urged to prioritise children as voters go to polls

Sir Peter Lampl also founded the Education Endowment Foundation. Picture: sirpeterlampl.co.uk

News 3 July 2024

Social mobility charity founder Sir Peter Lampl to retire

Children’s organisations are calling for a joined-up approach to early years provision. Picture: Oksana Kuzmina/Adobe Stock

Features 1 July 2024

Children’s charities on issues the next government must prioritise

Young people want more political education in the UK curriculum. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Monkey Business

News 1 July 2024

Young people call for stronger political education to underpin votes at 16 pledges

The consultation is hoping to make support more cost effective for the local authority. Picture: Adobe Stock/ stockbusters

News 1 July 2024

Council launches consultation on cost-cutting changes to SEND transport offer

Researchers found that preventative measures in early childhood could decrease absenteeism. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Monkey Business

News 26 June 2024

Lack of school readiness by reception linked to persistent absenteeism, say researchers

The sessions take place for between eight and 10 weeks. Picture: Tameside Council

News 26 June 2024

Pilot launches to warn pupils about violence and harassment against girls

The Centre For Young Lives has released a ten-point manifesto for the next government. Picture: Centre for Young Lives

News 25 June 2024

Longfield calls for new government poverty unit ahead of general election

Huge changes have swept the country throughout the five years of this parliament, affecting children, young people and families. Picture: Bednarek/Adobe Stock

Features 25 June 2024

The hits and misses of a ‘patchy’ parliament for children’s services

Guidance bans gender identity content. Picture: Mario Montero/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 June 2024

Impact of proposed changes to sex and relationships education

Children's social care and early years costs for councils are set to increase. Picture: Pressmaster/Adobe Stock

News 25 June 2024

Council spending on early years and children’s services set for dramatic real-terms increase, data shows