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Rachael Wardell is vice-president of the ADCS. Picture: Surrey County Council

Blogs 13 May 2024

Early childhood matters

Concerns over failure to report abuse will be referred to regulators like Ofsted, government has announced. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 May 2024

Questions over plans to water down mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse

Sadiq Khan has announced the investment after securing his third term as Mayor of London. Picture: City Hall

News 10 May 2024

Mayor of London to invest £14.5mn to tackle violence in key capital hotspots

Waltham Forest Council's YJS has been rated as 'requires improvement' by inspectors. Picture: Chris Dorney/Adobe Stock

News 10 May 2024

Lack of police oversight sees London YJS rated ‘requires improvement’

Anne Longfield has called for heavier involvement of schools in a new iteration of Sure Start. Picture: Centre for Young Lives

News 10 May 2024

Longfield calls for schools to be at the centre of new Sure Start proposals

Andy Smith: 'We need each government department to be championing children'. Picture: ADCS

News 9 May 2024

ADCS president: Government needs cross-departmental plan for children

The pilot in the North West has a focus on providing assessment, consultation and therapeutic support for children and families. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 May 2024

Pilot launches to improve adoption support

Teenagers interviewed described the transition to adult services as 'scary'. Picture: karelnoppe/Adobe Stock

News 9 May 2024

Support for SEND children turning 18 is ‘profoundly inadequate’, report warns

News 8 May 2024

Expert calls for national standards on use of AI in children's services

Foundations' plan will involve six programmes providing support for parents, carers and children. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Daniel Jędzura

News 8 May 2024

Invest £50mn in evaluating child domestic abuse support, ministers urged

Campbell Robb is chief executive of crime reduction charity Nacro

Blogs 8 May 2024

How can the new PCCs build back the trust of young people?

Under the proposals staff already qualified at level 3 would be able to assess colleagues. Picture: Micromonkey/Adobe Stock

News 8 May 2024

‘Fundamental concerns’ emerge over early years training changes

Abuse also includes images voluntarily shared by young people being reshared without their knowledge or consent. Picture: Brian/Adobe Stock

News 8 May 2024

Warning over 'terrifying' increase in abuse linked to nude image sharing

The summit will look at re-imagining education for young people with SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 May 2024

CYP Now SEND summit to examine progress of government reforms

Start for Life offers support for families including parenting classes. Picture: natalialeb/Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2024

Lack of long-term funding could see Start for Life services cut, council leaders warn