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Thangam Debbonaire has been named as the Labour Party’s shadow culture secretary. Picture: UK Parliament

4 September 2023

Labour reshuffle: Thangam Debbonaire appointed as shadow culture secretary

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Yvette Stanley said the inspection will provide 'helpful insight' into the impact of regional adoption. Picture: Ofsted

1 September 2023

Ofsted announces thematic inspection of regional adoption agencies

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31 August 2023

Inside CYP Now this month: Residential youth work, Care Review pilot, youth justice trends

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

31 August 2023

Children's minister Claire Coutinho promoted to Energy Secretary

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SEND services in Oldham are in need of improvement, inspectors found. picture: Sakhan Photography/Adobe Stock

31 August 2023

Inspectors criticise council’s SEND provision in damning report

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AutismAble CIC was among the recipients of the fund. Picture: AutismAble CIC/Twitter

31 August 2023

Youth services granted funding to deter antisocial behaviour

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In 2022/23, 42 per cent of children in the youth custody estate were on remand. Picture: Adobe Stock

31 August 2023

MoJ considers stripping councils of youth remand funding

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Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has written to all local authorities about their duties towards unaccompanied children. Picture: UK Parliament

30 August 2023

Local authorities urged to fulfil Children Act duties to child asylum seekers

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The new focus on serious youth violence will start in September. Picture: Adobe Stock

30 August 2023

Joint inspections to focus on serious youth violence

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The helpline offers support for children in care and care leavers. Picture: Polya Olya/Adobe Stock

30 August 2023

NYAS to run DfE advocacy helpline

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Most early years assistants receive below the real Living Wage, research finds. Picture: Lordn/Adobe Stock

29 August 2023

Every council facing childcare recruitment crisis, trade union warns

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North Yorkshire Council's children's services have been rated 'outstanding' for a second time. Picture: North Yorkshire Council

25 August 2023

‘Outstanding’ council launches social worker recruitment campaign

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Overall GCSE results are similar to 2019, figures show. Picture: dgl images/Adobe Stock

24 August 2023

Disadvantaged pupils ‘worst affected’ by post-pandemic GCSE mark down

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Lucy Letby has been handed a whole life sentence for the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of a further six. Picture: Cheshire Police

24 August 2023

Lucy Letby inquiry must consider social worker role in multi-agency teams, says BASW

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Merlin Entertainments is known for location-based attractions such as LEGOLAND. Picture: ChrisDorney/Adobe Stock

23 August 2023

Major entertainment company pledges support for care leavers

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