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GPs are often 'isolated' from other services, London Councils' report finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

25 July 2022

Fragmented early years support system failing vulnerable families, councils warn

Nicole Weinstein Early Years

Staff at Parc YOI focussed on relationships rather than 'claustrophobic' conditions, inspectors said. Picture: Adobe Stock

25 July 2022

Praise for 'impressive' Parc YOI's Covid-19 response

Nicole Weinstein Youth Justice

Kensington and Chelsea Council has been praised over its support for children. Picture: RBKC/Twitter

21 July 2022

Ofsted praises London borough’s 'sensitive' support for refugee children

Joe Lepper Social Care

The took gives carers a 'deeper understanding of issues from the child’s perspective', evaluation shows. Picture: Antser

21 July 2022

Virtual reality films help carers better understand impact of abuse and exploitation

Joe Lepper Social Care

Tutors no longer have to have a degree or teaching qualification to join the NTP. Picture: Adobe Stock

21 July 2022

Government waters down mentor standards for education catch-up programme

Charlotte Goddard Education

Rachel de Souza has been named as a member of the board. Picture: Office of the children's commissioner for England

21 July 2022

Care Review’s National Implementation Board confirmed

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The Young Brent Foundation (pictured) is among seven organisations to benefit from the fund. Picture: Young Brent Foundation

21 July 2022

Seven areas with high youth unemployment to benefit from £16m fund

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

More than a third of young people say they have gone a whole day without food, research finds. Picture: Centrepoint

21 July 2022

Half of young people skipping meals as cost of living increases, Centrepoint finds

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Areas like Sunderland (pictured) in the North East, have faced the biggest cuts in early help spending. Picture: Adobe Stock

20 July 2022

Poorest council areas hardest hit by early help cuts

Joe Lepper Social Care

The cost of holiday childcare doubles during school holidays, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

20 July 2022

Most councils struggle to offer enough holiday care for disabled children, report finds

Joe Lepper Social Care

Schools in Southwark have agreed to avoid excluding children. Picture: Adobe Stock

20 July 2022

Southwark Council moves to end exclusions across borough

Fiona Simpson Education

Early years settings are struggling to recruit qualified staff, according to Ofsted. Picture: Adobe Stock

20 July 2022

Early years support ‘more important than ever’ after pandemic, Ofsted says

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Mental health support is among key factors needed to get more young people into work, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

19 July 2022

Mental health problems prevent NEET young people from finding work, study shows

Fiona Simpson Education

Campaigners previously called for such settings to be banned for all children in care. Picture: Adobe Stock

19 July 2022

Care Standards Act 2020 to include supported accommodation for teenagers

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Experts have recommended keeping children out of the sun. Picture: Adobe Stock

18 July 2022

Heatwave advice for schools, early years and youth work settings issued

Fiona Simpson Youth Work