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Ofsted has been criticised over its response to headteacher Ruth Perry's death. Picture: Phil Adams

5 April 2023

Inspector quits Ofsted over headteacher’s death

Joe Lepper Education

The hearing will take place at the High Court. Picture: Chris Dorney/Adobe Stock

5 April 2023

Teenager takes council to court over hostel placement

Joe Lepper Social Care

The Healthy Start Scheme aims to help parents and carers of young children afford healthy food. Picture: Adobe Stock

4 April 2023

Healthy Start scheme uptake falls short of NHS target

Emily Harle Early Years

Tim Loughton says the current transfer scheme is not adequately funded. Picture: UK Parliament

4 April 2023

Former children’s minister calls for asylum transfer scheme to be replaced

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Suella Braverman has committed to introducing mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse. Picture: UK Parliament

3 April 2023

Home Secretary to consult on mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Michael King's report said numerous children with SEND in West Northamptonshire were lacking appropriate school placements. Picture: Adobe Stock

3 April 2023

Council to review treatment of children with SEND

Emily Harle Social Care

The CYP Now Awards ceremony will take place at the Hurlingham Club in London.

3 April 2023

CYP Now Awards 2023 launched

Derren Hayes Children's Services

Social workers in schools do not reduce children's need for care, new research shows. Picture: Valerii Honcharuk/Adobe Stock

3 April 2023

Social workers in schools do not reduce referral rates, research finds

Emily Harle Social Care

John Pearce is the new ADCS president. Picture: Durham Council

3 April 2023

Durham’s director of children’s services takes over as ADCS president

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan says the review will 'protect children from inappropriate content'. Picture: UK Parliament

31 March 2023

Government announces RSHE review

Fiona Simpson Education

The scholarships will see four care experienced young people offered paid-for undergraduate degrees. Picture: Adobe Stock

31 March 2023

Open University and John Lewis Partnership launch care leaver scholarships

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The group currently runs 60 homes, according to most recent government figures. Picture: Hero Images/Adobe Stock

30 March 2023

Outcomes First Group 'in talks' over children's home closures

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The standards do not require children to have locks on their doors. Picture: Bernard Bodo/Adobe Stock

30 March 2023

DfE’s supported accommodation standards ‘worse than envisaged’, sector leaders warn

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Bexley's children's services was praised by Ofsted for its 'outstanding' work. Picture: Adobe Stock/Valerii Honcharuk

30 March 2023

Bexley Council retains 'outstanding' Ofsted rating

Emily Harle Ofsted

The government has announced plans to house asylum seekers in 'repurposed barrack blocks and portakabins'. Picture: Adobe Stock

30 March 2023

Charities slam plans to house asylum-seeking children in military bases

Joe Lepper Social Care