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Social workers have reported emotional fatigue and exhaustion, according to the report. Picture: Adobe Stock

5 April 2022

Improve mental health support to retain social workers, Care Review hears

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Family hubs will offer support from birth to 19. Picture: Adobe Stock

4 April 2022

Family hubs: DfE reveals 75 councils eligible to run services

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Nadhim Zahawi started school in the UK aged 11. Picture: Parliament UK

4 April 2022

Zahawi sets out expectations for councils supporting Ukrainian children

Fiona Simpson Social Care

John Coughlan was appointed commissioner at West Sussex Council in 2019. Picture: Hampshire County Council

3 April 2022

West Sussex: Independent trust no longer needed to take over children’s services

Nina Jacobs Children's Services

Providers are ensuring children learn in an environment 'rich in language' to compensate for lost learning as a result of the pandemic, finds Ofsted. Image: Becky Nixon

1 April 2022

Shortage of childcare staff affecting 'catch up' efforts, Ofsted warns

Derren Hayes Early Years

Lifelong Links supports children to stay in touch with family members. Picture: Adobe Stock

1 April 2022

Lifelong Links improves children’s mental health and wellbeing, study shows

Nina Jacobs Children's Services

The end of the temporary change could affect as many as 360,000 children, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

31 March 2022

Sharp increase in free school meal eligibility among children in need

Fiona Simpson Education

LEYF runs 39 nurseries across London. Picture: LEYF

31 March 2022

Nursery provider offers staff birthdays off and pay rises amid workforce crisis

Joe Lepper Early Years

31 March 2022

Scottish government reveals care review implementation plan

Joe Lepper Social Care

Employers and education providers need to be aware of the needs of care-experienced young people. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

31 March 2022

Youth apprenticeship take-up recovers after pandemic slump, DfE figures show

Fiona Simpson Education

30 March 2022

Inside the April edition of CYP Now: Care commissioning reforms, outdoor learning special, CYP Now Awards winners

Derren Hayes Children's Services

Charlotte Ramsden: 'Profiteering through public money on the basis of meeting children’s needs is unacceptable'. Picture: ADCS

30 March 2022

SEND review: More funding key to delivery of reforms, says ADCS

Derren Hayes Education

Will Quince says he will visit early years settings in other countries. Picture: Parliament UK

30 March 2022

Children’s minister to consider childcare regulation changes

Fiona Simpson Early Years

The pandemic has prompted a 'coming together' of youth work and schools, according to the NYA. Picture: Adobe Stock

30 March 2022

NYA launches review of youth workers in schools

Joe Lepper Education

Primary school maths is the only area where the attainment gap is narrowing, according to research. Picture: EPI

30 March 2022

Attainment gap narrows in primary school maths but worsens in English

Joe Lepper Education