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Experts warn that a lack of funding and increased wages could cause nursery closures. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 November 2022

Autumn statement: Wage increase without extra funding 'could force nurseries to close'

An increase of children in care and a lack of suitable placements is leading to challenges for local authorities, according to Ofsted. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 November 2022

Councils accuse private care providers of ‘cherry-picking’ children

Trudy Harris, minister for the environment addressed attendees at Groundwork's 40th anniversary parliamentary reception, highlighting the importance of giving everyone access to nature. Picture: Groundwork

News 17 November 2022

Charity reveals aims to boost youth engagement in social action

More children are entering the care system than in previous years, DfE figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock/Fizkes

News 17 November 2022

Number of children in care at highest level on record

Most parents say children are not offered enough sporting opportunities. Picture: Adobe Stock/Rido

News 17 November 2022

Inquiry over impact of sport on cutting youth crime launches

The review has been carried out by Brighton and Hove Safeguarding Children Partnership. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 November 2022

Baby’s death prompts call for children of teenage parents to have their own social worker

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has announced his autumn statement. Picture: HM Treasury

News 17 November 2022

Autumn statement: Jeremy Hunt announces funding for schools and children’s social care

Free school meals should be extended to all children from families eligible for universal credit, campaigners say. Picture: AdobeStock

News 16 November 2022

Autumn statement: Cross-party MPs support free school meal extension

Ombudsman Michael King said the council 'did not do enough' to resolve the complaint. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 November 2022

Ombudsman criticises council’s failure to oversee nursery fees

Anti-Bullying ambassadors will be trained in 660 primary schools across the UK. Picture: mikhaylovski/Adobe Stock

News 16 November 2022

Anti-bullying week: 10,000 student ambassadors to be trained across primary schools

Robin Walker has been named chair of the education select committee. Picture: Parliament UK

News 16 November 2022

Robin Walker elected as education select committee chair

Kent has 20 per cent higher rates of children with SEND than the England average, according to Ofsted. Picture: Dmitry Naumov/AdobeStock

News 15 November 2022

Council apologises as parents’ confidence in SEND provision hits 'all-time low’

Zoe and Lewis Steeper, who started a petition against changing childcare ratios with Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle North. Picture: Catherine McKinnell/Twitter

News 15 November 2022

MP debate proves 'no case to change ratios', early years leaders say

The NCS will retain elements of its residential experiences. Picture: NCS Trust

News 15 November 2022

NCS reveals details of year-round offer for 2023

Profit-making providers could be banned in Wales. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 November 2022

Care records to include digital recordings of children’s voices