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A third of social workers were found to be supporting people in need using their own resources. Picture: Andreabzerova/Adobe Stock

21 March 2023

Social workers report caseload increase amid cost-of-living crisis

Emily Harle Social Care

The Met Police must address failures in the protection of children, the Baroness Casey Review states. Picture: pxl.store/Adobe Stock

21 March 2023

Met Police condemned over child safeguarding failures

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Josh MacAlister describes the government's standards as 'not good enough'. Picture: Frontline

20 March 2023

Josh MacAlister criticises unregulated accommodation plans

Clare Jerrom Social Care

Alan Wood was appointed as commissioner for Solihull Council by DfE. Picture: Alan Wood

20 March 2023

Solihull Council ‘must develop three-year plan’ to improve children's services

Clare Jerrom Social Care

Just one in six local authority protocols consider a child's gender, researchers find. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

17 March 2023

Behaviour management approach ‘increases criminalisation of children in care’

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Early years leaders urge government to work with the sector to implement childcare expansion. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

16 March 2023

Budget 2023: Early years sector cautiously welcomes investment

Emily Harle Early Years

The SEND summit will explore planned government reforms. Picture: Zinkevych/Adobe Stock

16 March 2023

SEND Summit to examine impact of reforms on practice

Fiona Simpson Education

Amanda Spielman has been in the role for more than six years. Picture: Ofsted

16 March 2023

Ofsted chief inspector to step down

Joe Lepper Education

Anthony Douglas will advise on SEND improvements in Suffolk

16 March 2023

Council drafts in former Cafcass boss to tackle SEND failures

Joe Lepper Education

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced his Spring Budget 2023. Picture: The Treasury

15 March 2023

Budget 2023: Hunt announces expansion of funded childcare hours

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Nesta says 'our current system needs to work better for young children and hard-pressed families'. Picture: Rio Patuca Images/Adobe Stock

15 March 2023

Budget 2023: Government confirms controversial relaxation of childcare ratios

Emily Harle Early Years

Multi-agency teams involve represents from police, social care and education among others. Picture: Fizkes/Adobe Stock

15 March 2023

Academics to scrutinise effectiveness of safeguarding partnerships

Joe Lepper Social Care

Professionals working in youth justice should tackle discrimination in the system, research finds. Picture: Motortion/Adobe Stock

15 March 2023

Howard League criticises impact of ‘colourblind’ legal system

Joe Lepper Youth Justice

Jeremy Hunt delivered his Budget in the House of Commons. Picture: The Treasury

15 March 2023

Budget 2023: Key announcements for children and young people

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Dame Rachel de Souza has questioned the government over proposed migration plans. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

14 March 2023

Illegal Migration Bill: Children’s commissioner ‘not consulted’ over proposals

Fiona Simpson Social Care