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Childcare staff said working during the pandemic made them more likely to quit the sector. Picture: Adobe Stock

3 December 2021

'Severe’ early years workforce shortage sparks childcare crisis, EYA data shows

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Just three per cent of health visitors say they are able to provide “an excellent service”. Picture: Adobe Stock

2 December 2021

Quarter of health visitors have caseloads exceeding 750 children

Joe Lepper Early Years

Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children are more likely to fall behind in class than their peers, according to new research. Picture: Adobe Stock

2 December 2021

Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children three years behind at school, report warns

Joe Lepper Education

Lisa Arthey has resigned as DCS at North East Lincolnshire Council. Picture: North East Lincolnshire Council

2 December 2021

Council's 'inadequate’ Ofsted rating prompts DCS resignation

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Redthread embeds youth work teams in A&E departments. Picture: Redthread

2 December 2021

Youth workers in emergency departments 'reduce youth violence'

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

1 December 2021

In the December edition of CYP Now: Supporting families, family hubs and residential care

Derren Hayes Children's Services

The pilot needs further refinement before being rolled-out UK-wide, an assessment by DfE found. Picture: Adobe Stock

1 December 2021

Mental health pilot for children in care ‘needs more refinement’

Joe Lepper Social Care

The schemes are designed to divert young people away from crime. Picture: Adobe Stock

1 December 2021

Youth projects share £18m to divert children away from crime

Joe Lepper Youth Justice

Will Quince defended delays to the SEND review. Picture: Parliament TV

1 December 2021

SEND review to be published in spring, children’s minister insists

Fiona Simpson Education

As many as 29,000 young people could face homelessness this Christmas, according to Centrepoint. Picture: Centrepoint

1 December 2021

Warning over record levels of youth homelessness this Christmas

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Charities and businesses are working to support vulnerable children this Christmas. Picture: Adobe Stock

1 December 2021

Initiatives to support disadvantaged children this Christmas

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Pupils in disadvantaged areas have been worst hit by cuts. Picture: Adobe Stock

30 November 2021

Education spending cuts ‘worst in post-war history’

Fiona Simpson Education

Young people have been urged to call for more investment in youth services. Picture: Adobe Stock

30 November 2021

Young people urged to push for greater investment in youth services

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

There has been an increase in children's homes over during the last quarter, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

29 November 2021

Drop in number of council-run children’s homes

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The tax-free childcare scheme was launched in 2017. Picture: Adobe Stock

29 November 2021

Data reveals government underspend of £2.3bn on tax-free childcare

Fiona Simpson Early Years