News

Children Now Manifesto: Policy - Your chance to set the agenda

Sure start: Centre managers face employee exodus as budgets are slashed

Children's centres: First professional standards unveiled

News in brief: Muslim girl has lost her legal battle

Care matters: Moral implications called into question

Academies: Audit office report uncovers a mix of problems and positives

Education News: Extended schools - Academy VAT bills threaten activities

Health News: Child health - Partnerships in fight to protect services

Violent crime: London councils step up the fight against gun crime after murders

Residential Child Care: Draft national contract for local authorities out for consultation

Children's services: Regulations for local plans revised

Play: Sector gets ready for a 12m Lottery funding windfall

Westminster Serious Case Review: Torture case highlights need for individual contact with workers

Social Care

Social Care News: Care matters - Children against target-driven system

Briefing: Crib sheet - Faith-based child abuse