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The ruling was handed down by Mrs Justice Chamberlain of the High Court. Picture: Chrisdorney/Adobe Stock

30 November 2023

Government management of asylum transfer scheme ‘unlawful’, judge rules

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Young asylum seekers' care is blighted by a 'lack of safeguarding measures', de Souza says. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

30 November 2023

Better care needed for child victims of rape and torture, says children's commissioner

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The highest cost highlighted in the survey was £63,000 a week, according to the survey. Picture: Adobe Stock

30 November 2023

Councils reveal sharp rise in high-cost children’s care placements

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Girls reported greater benefits from participation in sports, researchers say. Picture: Rido/Adobe Stock

30 November 2023

Sports participation boosts wellbeing in young teenagers, research finds

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

29 November 2023

School system discouraging inclusion, ADCS warns

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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