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Rachel de Souza says child strip-searches must be accompanied by 'a transparent system of scrutiny'. Picture: Children's commissioner for England

14 October 2022

Children’s commissioner urges police forces to submit child strip-search data

Youth Justice

Asylum-seekers arriving in the UK are placed in hotels by the Home Office. Picture: Adobe Stock/Wirestock

14 October 2022

Strip Home Office of responsibility for migrant children, sector leaders urge

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The SEND Network is designed by those behind the Tes SEND Show. Picture: Tes SEND show

14 October 2022

Online community for SEND professionals launches

India Dunkley Education

Teacher toolkit will 'help fuel connection and build strong positive relationships with students', pastoral support officer Rahi Popat says. Picture: AdobeStock, Monkey Business

13 October 2022

Toolkit to support teachers to improve student wellbeing

Emily Harle Health

The majority of parents are worried about rising costs on their families, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

13 October 2022

‘Gravely concerned’ children’s charity leaders call for benefits uplift

Joe Lepper Social Care

Girls are more likely than boys to have changed their plans, based on lost-learning during the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

13 October 2022

Study reveals pandemic’s impact on young people’s career and study plans

Joe Lepper Education

New figures show 70 per cent of teachers believe the government does not prioritise children's speech and language. Picture: AdobeStock/PressMaster

12 October 2022

One in five children behind in speech and language, new research finds

Emily Harle Early Years

In Defence of Youth Work's archive will remain open for youth work students to use. Picture: AdobeStock/MonkeyBusiness

12 October 2022

Youth work campaign group closes after ‘losing its impetus and energy’

Joe Lepper Youth Work

Free school meals for all pupils could boost the economy, researchers say. Picture: Lucie Carlier

12 October 2022

Free school meal expansion could boost economy by almost £100bn, research suggests

Joe Lepper Education

Inspectors say better mental health provision is necessary at Parc YOI. Picture: HMI Prisons

12 October 2022

Inspectors identify high levels of drug use and self-harm at Parc YOI

Emily Harle Youth Justice

Dame Rachel de Souza has also called for the creation of childminder agencies in every local authority. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

12 October 2022

Commissioner's plans for schools to provide childcare labelled ‘misguided’

Fiona Simpson Early Years

The government is looking at reforming childcare in England. Picture: Adobe Stock

12 October 2022

Childcare ratios: ‘No date planned’ for publication of DfE response to consultation

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Reports suggest funded childcare places could be scrapped. Picture: AdobeStock/PoppyPix

11 October 2022

Call for childcare consultation amid reports funded places to be scrapped

Fiona Simpson Early Years

A teenage boy was denied free transport to college. Picture: AdobeStock/MakiStock

10 October 2022

Council criticised over 'flawed' home to school transport scheme

Nicole Weinstein Health

Free one-to-one sessions will be available to children from military backgrounds. Picture: The Owl Centre

10 October 2022

Free mental health programme for military children launches

Emily Harle Health