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Career Connect’s early intervention service helps young people in Sefton at risk of becoming Neet (not in education, employment or training)

Features 28 November 2023

Careers Advice and Guidance Special Report

'Confusion' among councils around personal budgets is also leading to children missing school and accessing help, the LGO warns. Picture: Mediteraneo/Adobe Stock

News 23 November 2023

Councils' failings lead to lack of options for children with SEND, ombudsman warns

Jeremy Hunt recommitted to plans including expanded childcare and A-level reforms. Picture: HM Treasury

News 22 November 2023

Autumn statement 2023: Sector leaders criticise lack of measures for struggling families

Councils have reported an increase in the use of private taxis. Picture: GAYSORN/Adobe Stock

News 20 November 2023

Local authority SEND transport costs could top £1bn by 2028, council leaders warn

Lord Jim Knight is chair of the independent inquiry into Ofsted. Picture: Jim Knight

News 20 November 2023

Independent Ofsted inquiry calls for ‘immediate pause’ of inspections

Children should have 'opportunities for unsupervised play', MPS say. Picture: Wavebreak3/Adobe Stock

News 16 November 2023

MPs to investigate urban planning's role in boosting children’s wellbeing

'Insight days' giving young people the opportunity to shadow staff is among a series of calls to employers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 November 2023

Call for employers to involve disadvantaged young people in recruitment

Damian Hinds previously worked as Education Secretary under Theresa May's administration. Picture: Gov.uk

News 14 November 2023

Damian Hinds returns to Department for Education

Lisa Lyons will take up the role in February. Picture: Oxfordshire County Council

News 13 November 2023

Oxfordshire County Council names new DCS

Nick Gibb has been schools minister for the majority of the last 13 years. Picture: UK Parliament

News 13 November 2023

Nick Gibb stands down as schools minister

Plymouth Council has been ordered to improve services for children with SEND. Picture: Mickblakey/Adobe Stock

News 9 November 2023

DfE issues council with improvement notice amid SEND concerns

King Charles delivers his first State Opening of Parliament as monarch. Picture: Gov.uk

News 7 November 2023

King’s Speech 2023: Key points for children and young people and what was missed

De Souza: 'It is my ambition that every child should be in school 100 per cent of the time.' Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

News 2 November 2023

Make data sharing on school attendance mandatory, children’s commissioner says

NCS's Gifford: 'We know schools would like to up their enrichment offer'. Picture: NCS Trust

News 1 November 2023

National Citizen Service partners with DoE for school activities pilot

Experts will discuss how to best support pupils with visual and hearing problems in school. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 1 November 2023

Webinar to examine impact of vision and hearing problems on child development