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The impact that the shortage of places has had on children and local authorities has been significant. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Features 30 May 2024

Special Report: Commissioning Care

In response to the 2022 care review, which called for 9,000 additional carers, the government committed to a centrally-funded Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme. Picture: Fizkes/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 May 2024

Local authorities band together to recruit more foster carers

Secondary school pupils have lessons on how to prevent harassment of girls.

Analysis 29 May 2024

Scheme tackles harassment in schools

Storytelling provides a bridge to literacy, promoting imagination and language skills. Picture: Dgl Images/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 May 2024

How early intervention supports children’s language development

The next government will have to address major challenges in children’s services. Picture: Gabriel/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 May 2024

Challenges in next parliament

Rickman is a writer and parent educator.

Features 29 May 2024

Interview: Author and educator Eloise Rickman

The Staff College’s BALI programme was established in 2012 to support black and Asian professionals. Picture: The Staff College

Features 29 May 2024

Making children’s services leadership more diverse

The support is designed to help young people better transition back into society. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 29 May 2024

Neurodiversity support officers to be introduced to youth custody settings

School rolls are falling across the capital, government figures show. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 29 May 2024

London council holds consultation on falling school rolls

The future of the youth voice initiative has been secured for the next 10 months. Picture: UKYP

Analysis 28 May 2024

Youth voice finds a new home

Oasis Restore’s refurbishment comes complete with a raft of high-spec classrooms for students to undertake vocational courses. Picture: Track 5/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 May 2024

UK’s first secure school opens after years of debate and delay

Oliver Steeper was known to his family as Oli. Picture: Leigh Day

News 28 May 2024

Oliver Steeper’s death after choking on food at nursery ruled as ‘misadventure’

Rishi Sunak has announced plans for a year of national service for 18-year-olds if elected in July. Picture: Rishi Sunak/X

News 28 May 2024

Youth leaders question Conservative plan for national service

Helen Lincoln is executive director of children and families at Essex County Council. Picture: Essex County Council

Blogs 28 May 2024

Examining all aspects of early help

'Giving parents and caregivers relevant employee support, at key times, should be a business priority,' says Gosia Bowling. Picture: C Fizkes/Adobe Stock

Blogs 28 May 2024

Child mental health crisis: Why it’s important to provide ‘parental pillars’ for employees with kids