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Leicestershire County Council has apologised over the failings. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2023

Ombudsman criticises council handling of disabled boy’s school transport

Young people face a 'cliff edge' in care when they turn 18, research finds. Picture: SeventyFour/Adobe Stock

News 26 April 2023

Young offenders from racial minorities 'receive less support' when moving to adult prisons

Neil Leitch: 'It is incredibly disappointing that the new inquiry currently focuses so narrowly on schools'. Picture: EYA

News 26 April 2023

Early years leaders push for inclusion in Ofsted inquiry

Young women highlighted the need for improved intersectional training for medical professionals. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 26 April 2023

Vulnerable young women more likely to experience poor healthcare, research finds

Some 63 per cent of schools are reporting cuts to teaching assistant posts. Picture: DGLImages/Adobe Stock

News 26 April 2023

Head teachers report surge in teaching assistant cuts

The current contract will pay for a business consultant to support the set up of foster care hubs. Picture: Davit85/Adobe Stock

News 26 April 2023

DfE announces further details of foster care recruitment contract

A 'national commitment' is needed to stop children being moved away from home, say Become. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 April 2023

Many children in care being moved hundreds of miles from home, charity warns

Young people will be involved in the regeneration project and will be able to have their say in shaping the Observer Building redevelopment

Analysis 25 April 2023

Youth Investment Fund to boost vital support for young people

Councils warn measures in the bill are incompatible with the Children Act 1989. Picture: Malija/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 April 2023

Asylum plans concern councils

The behaviour of autistic and neurodivergent children can be mistaken for FII. Picture: Pixel-Shot/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 April 2023

Cases of fabricated illness rise

National guidelines state carers should avoid police involvement whenever possible. Picture: -Marcus-/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 April 2023

Councils must review behaviour policies

Financial and recruitment pressures are leading to a crisis for children in residential care. Picture: insta_photos/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 April 2023

Wider factors influencing the closure of children's homes

Childminder incentive payments have been described as 'paltry' in comparison to the challenges faced by the sector. Picture: Africa Studio/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 April 2023

Childminder payment plans

Food and energy bills are a 'daily worry' for some young carers. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 April 2023

Tackling rising cost of caring

John Pearce on children’s mental health services: ‘It’s now essential we continue to push for a full national review’

Features 25 April 2023

Interview: ADCS president John Pearce