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Johnson said she hopes a policy change would help people understand the additional challenges faced by care-experienced people. Picture: Elle Johnson

News 12 June 2023

Tackle stereotypes by making care experience a protected characteristic, campaigner urges

Lucy Townsend is corporate director of people at Wiltshire County Council. Picture: Wiltshire County Council

Blogs 12 June 2023

Amplifying voices

ECPAT UK has branded the practice of housing unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Home Office hotels as 'unlawful'. Picture: Yekaterina/Adobe Stock

News 12 June 2023

Charity launches legal action over children placed in ‘unlawful’ asylum hotels

Plymouth DCS Sharon Muldoon said she is proud of what the department has achieved during her year in post. Picture: Sharon Muldoon/Plymouth City Council

News 9 June 2023

DCS to step down after just a year in post

Dame Rachel has called for a ban on the marketing of vapes to children. Picture: children's commissioner for England

News 9 June 2023

Commissioner calls for ban on disposable vapes to protect children

The provider says it has 'stepped back' from engagement with the inspectorate. Picture: Phil Adams

News 8 June 2023

Children’s homes provider tells staff to 'disengage' with Ofsted inspectors

The review finds evidence of a breakdown in information sharing by partner agencies. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 June 2023

Breakdown in multi-agency risk intelligence criticised in review of teenager's death

Young carers are missing out on full-time education, charities have warned. Picture: Arie Liona/Adobe Stock

News 8 June 2023

Call to improve benefits for young carers in full time education

Peer researchers were recruited to investigate youth violence in Merseyside. Picture: YPAS

News 8 June 2023

Greater diversity training for professionals could reduce youth violence, report finds

Inspectors will be offered the chance to take part in the one year course. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2023

Inspection skills qualification launches for youth offending inspectors

Targeted action to reduce absences rates among disadvantaged pupils is also being called for. Picture: Drivepix/Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2023

Narrowing attainment gap to pre-pandemic levels 'could take a decade’

An international camp event for girl guides has been postponed due to centre closures. Picture: Svetlana/Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2023

Girlguiding urged to reverse activity centre closures

Thomas (Tom) Michael Hinds: 14 September 1938 - 04 May 2023.

Blogs 7 June 2023

Remembering Tom Hinds - architect of local management of schools

MP Duncan Baker meets young carers to launch the inquiry. Picture: Duncan Baker/Twitter

News 7 June 2023

MPs to hold first inquiry into outcomes for young carers

Geraldine and her former foster child Emma still meet every week. Picture: Geraldine Roseberry

Features 7 June 2023

Experienced foster carer urges others to consider role amid placement shortage