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Funding should cover support for babies up to people aged 25, the coalition says. Picture: eeeu/Adobe Stock

29 November 2023

Coalition calls for £1.7bn a year funding boost to improve children’s mental health

Joe Lepper Health

The National Day Nurseries (NDNA) highlighted that the uplift amounts to less than five per cent of current funding. Picture: DG Images/Adobe Stock

29 November 2023

Early years funding rates uplift ‘not enough’ to prevent closures, providers warn

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Ofsted has agreed to remove its internal complaints investigation procedure. Picture: Phil Adams

28 November 2023

Early years leaders praise Ofsted plans for complaints procedure reform

Fiona Simpson Early Years

28 November 2023

In CYP Now this month: Council childcare role, careers advice special, tackling eating disorders

Derren Hayes Children's Services

An increasing number of children are remanded in custody, inspectors find. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Jan H. Andersen

27 November 2023

Three quarters of young people awaiting sentence remanded in custody, inspectors find

Amrit Virdi Youth Justice

Reducing retained funding allowance for local authorities could impact providers, experts warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

27 November 2023

DfE proposes cut to councils’ retained early years funding allowance

Fiona Simpson Early Years

The village is designed around intergenerational care, to benefit both older and younger people. Picture: Belong Chester

27 November 2023

Integrated children's nursery opens at adult care village

Amrit Virdi Early Years

The evening was a celebration of work across the children's sector. Picture: Colin Miller

24 November 2023

CYP Now Awards 2023: Winners revealed at glittering ceremony

Fiona Simpson

Steph Roberts-Bibby has been interim chief executive since June. Picture: YJB

24 November 2023

Youth Justice Board announces permanent chief executive

Amrit Virdi Youth Justice

'Confusion' among councils around personal budgets is also leading to children missing school and accessing help, the LGO warns. Picture: Mediteraneo/Adobe Stock

23 November 2023

Councils' failings lead to lack of options for children with SEND, ombudsman warns

Joe Lepper Education

John Pearce is director of children’s services at Durham County Council

23 November 2023

Autumn statement 2023: Council leaders slam failure to tackle ‘crumbling’ children’s services

Joe Lepper Social Care

Yvette Stanley says more local authorities are submitting applications to open children's homes. Picture: Ofsted

23 November 2023

Ofsted: Councils using unregistered children's homes ‘due to lack of suitable options’

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Calls have been made for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to prioritise childcare in his autumn statement. Picture: Jeremy Hunt/X

22 November 2023

One in 14 people trust Conservative Party plans to reduce childcare costs

Joe Lepper Early Years

One in five health visitors say children are missing out on support. Picture: HighwayStarz/Adobe Stock

22 November 2023

Health visiting ‘career pathway’ launches to tackle staff shortages

Joe Lepper Early Years

Jeremy Hunt recommitted to plans including expanded childcare and A-level reforms. Picture: HM Treasury

22 November 2023

Autumn statement 2023: Sector leaders criticise lack of measures for struggling families

Fiona Simpson Early Years