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Young black men are among groups struggling to access support, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

9 December 2021

Marginalised children worst hit by Covid mental health crisis, MPs warn

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One in seven children aged four and five is classed as obese, research warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

9 December 2021

Childhood obesity increasing in under-fives after lockdown

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Cheshire YJS has been praised over its work preventing reoffending. Picture: Adobe Stock

9 December 2021

Cheshire youth justice service awarded highest ever joint inspection score

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Girls living in deprived areas of Leeds have a significantly lower life expectancy than those living in more affluent areas of London, the report states. Picture: Adobe Stock

8 December 2021

Pandemic ‘worsening inequalities’ for children in the north of England

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The initiative works to keep children in school. Picture: Adobe Stock

8 December 2021

East London council praised over ‘inclusive education work’

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Sunderland has been praised over its 'unprecedented' jump in Ofsted ratings. Picture: Adobe Stock

8 December 2021

Sunderland’s statutory intervention revoked after 'outstanding' inspection

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Chief inspector Amanda Speilman said she has 'long called' for a home education register. Picture: Ofsted

7 December 2021

Ofsted renews calls for elective home education register

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Yvette Stanley has also called for greater regulatory oversight of large children's home providers. Picture: Ofsted

7 December 2021

Ofsted: National approach to commissioning for children’s homes ‘long overdue’

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The care bank would allow local authorities to work with children and carers to establish placements. Picture: Adobe Stock

6 December 2021

'Care bank’ could improve quality and cost of placements, charity says

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More than half of foster carers say they were not given enough information about a child before a placement began. Picture: Adobe Stock

6 December 2021

Foster carer shortage sees children miss out on vital support, report warns

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Arthur Labinjo-Hughes was killed in June last year. Picture: West Midlands Police

6 December 2021

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Zahawi launches national review into murder of six-year-old

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Helen Hayes paid tribute to Tulio Siddiq saying she 'leaves big shoes to fill'. Picture: Parliament UK

6 December 2021

Helen Hayes replaces Tulip Siddiq as shadow children and early years minister

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The LGO has called for changes over its powers to investigate complaints from families of children with SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock

6 December 2021

Ombudsman calls for greater powers to investigate SEND complaints

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The scheme offers targeted interventions for vulnerable children. Picture: Adobe Stock

3 December 2021

DfE school attendance scheme targets youth violence ‘hotspots’

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All children were removed from Rainsbrook STC in June. Picture: MTC

3 December 2021

Government terminates Rainsbrook STC contract

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