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Education secretary Gavin Williamson announced the extra funding

News 17 January 2020

Sector leaders criticise government's call to prioritise adoption

Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Michael King. Picture: LGO

News 17 January 2020

Council to reimburse foster carer's school transport costs

Gang-related activity was not recorded during one young person's assessment, inspectors said. Picture: SakhanPhotography/Adobe Stock

News 17 January 2020

Inspectors raise 'serious concerns' over Bradford YOT

Reena and Sandeep Mander won a legal discrimination battle against Windsor and Maidenhead Borough Council. Picture: McAllister Olivarius

News 16 January 2020

Government warns councils over racially discriminating against adopters

My Life My Say is among organisations to receive grants. Picture: Francis Augustos

News 16 January 2020

Youth social action projects share £2.1m funding boost

Barnardo's chief executive Javed Khan called on the government to find a long-term solution to the issue. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 16 January 2020

One fifth of knife crimes in England and Wales committed by children

There has been a decline in community paediatric consultants since 2015, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 January 2020

Health leaders reveal shortage of 'vital' child protection specialists

One in five adults suffered abuse as a child, a new report estimates. Picture: Action for Children

News 15 January 2020

One in five adults in England and Wales abused as children

A total underspend of £63.5m was recorded. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 January 2020

Councils divert £63.5m of childcare funding to plug gaps elsewhere

Tulip Siddiq previously held the post in 2017. Picture: UK Parliament

News 15 January 2020

Tulip Siddiq named as shadow early years minister

Almost half of parents waited more than 18 months for a diagnosis. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 January 2020

Autistic children waiting more than 18 months for diagnosis

Camden Council has launched a consultation on childcare services. Picture: Camden Council

News 14 January 2020

Camden proposes changing nurseries to children’s centres

Achieving for Children runs children's services in Richmond

News 14 January 2020

Richmond and Achieving for Children face criticism over SEND failures

The Stride initiative helps boys and men at risk of criminal exploitation. Picture: The Children's Society

News 13 January 2020

Children's Society gets £120,000 to help fight county lines exploitation

Wakefield Council's children's services provision was rated "inadequate" in 2018. Picture: Wakefield Council

News 13 January 2020

Commissioner 'no longer required' at improving council