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Bridget Phillipson says the current early years system is 'failing'. Picture: UK Parliament

9 March 2023

Labour to prioritise reforming ‘broken childcare system’

Joe Lepper Early Years

Almost a third of pupils from the worst-off households are taking up in-school tutoring, according to the Sutton Trust. Picture: Freedomz/Adobe Stock

9 March 2023

Catch-up tutoring scheme has potential to tackle attainment gap, suggests research

Joe Lepper Education

MPs claim children are being taught 'age-inappropriate' RSHE content. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

9 March 2023

Teaching unions criticise planned review of RSHE lessons

Fiona Simpson Education

Financial pressures and increased responsibilities are detrimental to the wellbeing of young carers. Picture: Egoitz/Adobe Stock

9 March 2023

Cost-of-living crisis taking ‘devastating’ toll on young carers

Emily Harle Health

A new analysis suggests that the benefits of early language intervention are long-lasting. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

8 March 2023

Post-pandemic language intervention has lasting impact, research finds

Emily Harle Education

The government's plan reduces protections for migrants arriving via small boats into the UK. Picture: Adobe Stock

8 March 2023

Concern over plans for Home Office to assume responsibility for migrant children

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Partnerships will be funded to protect vulnerable children from violence and exploitation. Picture: Ole/Adobe Stock

8 March 2023

Council partnerships to share £2.5m in funding to protect children from violence

Joe Lepper Youth Work

This year's campaign will encourage LGBTQ+ people to consider adopting siblings. Picture: NDABCreativity/Adobe Stock

7 March 2023

LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week resources

Emily Harle Social Care

The majority of mothers say barriers to childcare have impacted their ability to work more hours, research finds. Picture: dusanpetkovic1/Adobe Stock

7 March 2023

Childcare reform 'could save economy £27bn per year'

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Universities asked to help estranged and care-experienced students to access stable accommodation. Picture: insta_photos/Adobe Stock

6 March 2023

Universities urged to act as rent guarantors for care leavers

Emily Harle Social Care

Childline supported more than 5,000 children suffering from loneliness in a year. Picture: Polya Olya/Adobe Stock

6 March 2023

Rise in loneliness among children sparks wellbeing concerns

Emily Harle Health

Independent fostering agencies have reported more referrals of children aged under-five in the past year. Picture: Morguefile

6 March 2023

Independent agencies report rise in complexity of foster children's needs

Derren Hayes Social Care

PAC chair Meg Hillier: 'Vulnerable young people are being treated as an afterthought'. Picture: Parliament TV

3 March 2023

Parliamentary committee criticises government inaction on tackling disproportionality in youth custody

Derren Hayes Youth Justice

The report includes greater training for professionals. Picture: Ermolaev Alexandr/Adobe Stock

2 March 2023

SEND and AP green paper response: Government confirms plans for system ‘transformation’

Fiona Simpson Health

Council leaders say measures will not fill a 'funding blackhole' for services. Picture: Adobe Stock

2 March 2023

SEND and AP green paper response: Measures ‘do not go far enough’, council leaders warn

Joe Lepper Health