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Families with children under five are facing increasing pressure as inflation soars, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 May 2022

Warning over long-term impact of cost of living crisis on parents with under-fives

Fiona Duncan is chair of The Promise Oversight Board. Picture: The Promise

News 26 May 2022

Urgent action needed in Scotland to meet care review promises, watchdog warns

A review has been carried out into the deaths of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson. Picture: West Midlands Police/West Yorkshire Police

News 26 May 2022

Review recommends expert child protection units in wake of Star and Arthur deaths

Grants are designed to improve youth facilities, DCMS says. Picture: Adobe Stock

Research 26 May 2022

Hundreds of youth groups receive first YIF grants

James Hall says 'it’s time to re-frame our response to challenging behaviour in education'. Picture: Adobe Stock

Blogs 26 May 2022

Another Chance Education: Reimagining education for vulnerable children

Cathy McEvoy-Carr is rector of children, education and skills at Newcastle City Council. Picture: Northumberland County Council

Blogs 26 May 2022

DCS is a role like no other

Naomi Hulston has held 14 positions at Catch22. Picture: Catch22

News 25 May 2022

Catch22 names new chief executive

Challenging behaviour can be caused by 'unmet emotional needs', according to experts. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 May 2022

Government rejects call for Covid catch-up plan to focus on pupil mental health

Attending regular CiCC meetings helped improve feelings of isolation among young people, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 May 2022

Praise for children in care councils' impact during lockdowns

Will Quince has shared his initial response to the Care Review and CMA report. Picture: DfE

News 24 May 2022

DfE to probe children’s homes workforce after Care Review publication

Care leavers should have better access to homes, education and work, the review states. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 May 2022

Make care experience a protected characteristic in law, Care Review urges

Josh MacAlister has published his recommendations for government. Picture: Frontline

News 23 May 2022

Care Review: Early help central to plans for 'radical reform' of children's social care in England

Neil Leitch: 'Staff will be even more overworked and overstretched than they are already'. Picture: Lucie Carlier

News 23 May 2022

Early years settings reject plans to relax childcare ratios

Birmingham's SEND services create a 'deeply worrying' situation for families, the commissioner says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 May 2022

Commissioner criticises 'chaotic' Birmingham SEND services in first report

Professional development and support for social workers is set to be implemented by government. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 May 2022

Care Review: DfE announces plans for National Implementation Board to oversee reforms