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Disadvantaged children made up nearly two thirds of persistently absent pupils. Image: AdobeStock

News 25 May 2021

Council analysis reveals post-lockdown rise in pupil absence

The funding will help more young people in care remain with their foster carer after turning 18. Image: AdobeStock

News 25 May 2021

Funding boost for flagship care leaver schemes

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Features 25 May 2021

Children's Care Commissioning Special Report

Carolyne Willow says she is concerned the Care Review could lead to the "disappearance of crucial rights and entitlements" for children. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 24 May 2021

Call for Care Review to commit to protect children’s rights

Unregulated supported accommodation should be banned for all under-18s, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 May 2021

Government sets out proposed national standards for unregulated accommodation

The Competition and Markets Authority is studying the children's social care market

News 24 May 2021

Children's sector leaders urge greater scrutiny of social care providers

Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor has said YOIs will be notified before inspections take place. Picture: YJB

News 21 May 2021

Full YOI inspections resume

The Bill increases certain police powers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 May 2021

Campaigners call for removal of ‘discriminatory’ clauses from Police and Crime Bill

Leigh Middleton: 'It is vitally important we hear from you.' Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 May 2021

NYA launches first ever youth sector census

Children are missing out on a years' worth of funding, LGA research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 May 2021

Disadvantaged children lose out on £118m due to pupil premium changes, LGA reveals

Blogs 21 May 2021

Celebrating diversity in social work

Blogs 21 May 2021

Why nature must matter for children and the early years sector

Blogs 20 May 2021

‘Digital passports’ launched to help tackle online harm for children in care

The Treasury has only pledged £3bn to education spending. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 May 2021

Third of Covid education spending 'to come from existing budgets'

The Sutton Trust has called for funded childcare hours for disadvantaged families to be increased. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 May 2021

Put early years at the heart of Covid-19 recovery, Sutton Trust says