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Early years leaders have described plans as 'short-sighted'. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2022

Early years leaders criticise ‘ludicrous’ plans to reduce child ratios

Measures include ‘local inclusion plans’ across early years, schools and post-16 education. Picture: Lena May/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 April 2022

Cautious welcome for SEND vision but campaigners remain sceptical

Mental ill health can disrupt education. Picture: DGLImages/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 April 2022

Plan to boost mental wellbeing

The early years sector is concerned the government will see childcare deregulation as a solution to sustainability problems. Picture: Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 April 2022

Protecting childcare staff ratios

Steve Crocker says he is looking to the year ahead with ‘excitement and trepidation'

Analysis 27 April 2022

ADCS presidency to be shaped by trio of children’s services reports

Increasing workloads are cited among the main challenges faced by social workers in the BASW survey. Picture:Avava/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 April 2022

Social work exits prompt shortage concerns

The pandemic has highlighted the needs, challenges and education opportunities with young people. Picture: Christian Schwier/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 April 2022

Inquiry calls for bold measures to engage young people in education

Sturt: ‘We have a generation of children that is coping with more challenges than any of their predecessors.’ Photo courtesy of HMPPS

Analysis 27 April 2022

Interview: Claudia Sturt, YJB chief executive

Derren Hayes: “Retention should be a central part of a new national workforce strategy, which is urgently needed and should be a recommendation of the Care Review.”

Opinion 27 April 2022

Prioritise retention of children’s social workers

Alison O’Sullivan: "Investment by government in regional capacity creates exciting potential to join up national and local agendas."

Opinion 27 April 2022

DfE revamp offers children’s services opportunities

Andrew Webb: "Some children will have their needs best met by residential care – but, sadly, not by the existing care sector."

Opinion 27 April 2022

Only systemic change can solve failing care ‘market’

Liverpool City Region’s six councils took the key messages from the Care Experienced Conference to create a ‘Shared Pledge’ to improve work with young people in care. Picture: Lightfield Studios/Adobe Stock

Features 27 April 2022

Putting the Care Pledge into Practice

Digital services offer new ways of delivering support to children and families. Picture: Екатерина Рукосуева/Adobe Stock

Other 27 April 2022

Digital Solutions: Policy context

Innovative technology tools enable teams on the frontline to provide more proactive support to families. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

Other 27 April 2022

Coram innovation partnership uses tech to tackle problems

A new free computer game helps teach children with SEN how to stay safe online

Best Practice 27 April 2022

Council educators design e-safety game for SEND students