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The coalition aims to influence new childcare policy. Picture: highwaystarz/Adobe Stock

22 August 2023

Early years coalition set to influence childcare policy

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Claire Coutinho has called on the housing sector to allow childminders to operate in rented properties. Picture: Department for Education

21 August 2023

Children’s minister urges housing sector to support childminders

Emily Harle Early Years

Sara Sharif suffered 'multiple and extensive injuries', police said. Picture: Surrey Police

21 August 2023

Safeguarding review launched over Sara Sharif death

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The call comes as part of UKYP's campaign on cost of living and health. Picture: UKYP

18 August 2023

Inquiry seeks views on how cost of living affects young people's wellbeing

Emily Harle Youth Work

The intiative offers two tiers of training for organisations. Picture: Auremar/Adobe Stock

17 August 2023

Service launches to help charities tackle child sexual abuse

Joe Lepper Children's Services

Christine Gilbert is a former Ofsted chief inspector. Picture: EEF

17 August 2023

Former Ofsted chief to chair education charity

Joe Lepper Education

A-level results have seen a drop in top grades compared with last year. Picture: Adobe Stock

17 August 2023

A-level results signal ‘growing disparity’ for disadvantaged pupils

Fiona Simpson Education

The partnership aims to boost councils’ access to permanent staff. Picture: Adobe Stock

16 August 2023

£20m London-wide social worker recruitment initiative launches

Joe Lepper Social Care

Article 39's chief executive Carolyne Willow has called for an expansion of the plans for the mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse. Picture: Article 39

16 August 2023

Mandatory reporting professionals list ‘too narrow’, warn campaigners

Joe Lepper Social Care

Referrals to CAMHS has reached the highest monthly level on record. Picture: Irina Polonina/Adobe Stock

16 August 2023

Children's urgent mental health referral rates reach record levels

Emily Harle Health

Virtual schools were established to supoport the education of children in care. Picture: Jacob Lund/Adobe Stock

15 August 2023

Councils push for virtual schools review

Emily Harle Social Care

Baroness Heather Hallett has been urged to take children's voices into account during Covid inquiry. Picture: Parliament UK

15 August 2023

Charities urge Covid-19 inquiry to stop 'silencing' children

Emily Harle Education

Yvette Stanley: 'It’s unacceptable that some of our most vulnerable children with very complex needs are living in places with the least oversight'. Picture: Ofsted

14 August 2023

Ofsted warning over unregistered placements for children deprived of liberty

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Essex County Council has been praised for continuing to offer 'outstanding' children's services. Picture: Nigel/Adobe Stock

14 August 2023

Essex council praised for ‘outstanding’ children’s services

Emily Harle Social Care

Most young people surveyed by the Howard League said they prefer to receive information in video format. Picture: Howard League

14 August 2023

Howard League video combats lack of understanding around prison recall

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice