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The legal dispute was launched after 66 children were reported missing from a Home Office hotel in Brighton and Hove. Picture: Adobe Stock

12 June 2023

Councils responsible for unaccompanied children in Home Office hotels, judge rules

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Ofsted has announced a package of measures to reform inspections. Picture: fizkes/Adobe Stock

12 June 2023

Ofsted announces plans to reinspect schools with ‘ineffective’ safeguarding

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Johnson said she hopes a policy change would help people understand the additional challenges faced by care-experienced people. Picture: Elle Johnson

12 June 2023

Tackle stereotypes by making care experience a protected characteristic, campaigner urges

Emily Harle Social Care

ECPAT UK has branded the practice of housing unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Home Office hotels as 'unlawful'. Picture: Yekaterina/Adobe Stock

12 June 2023

Charity launches legal action over children placed in ‘unlawful’ asylum hotels

Emily Harle Social Care

Plymouth DCS Sharon Muldoon said she is proud of what the department has achieved during her year in post. Picture: Sharon Muldoon/Plymouth City Council

9 June 2023

DCS to step down after just a year in post

Emily Harle Children's Services

Dame Rachel has called for a ban on the marketing of vapes to children. Picture: children's commissioner for England

9 June 2023

Commissioner calls for ban on disposable vapes to protect children

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The provider says it has 'stepped back' from engagement with the inspectorate. Picture: Phil Adams

8 June 2023

Children’s homes provider tells staff to 'disengage' with Ofsted inspectors

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The review finds evidence of a breakdown in information sharing by partner agencies. Picture: Adobe Stock

8 June 2023

Breakdown in multi-agency risk intelligence criticised in review of teenager's death

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Young carers are missing out on full-time education, charities have warned. Picture: Arie Liona/Adobe Stock

8 June 2023

Call to improve benefits for young carers in full time education

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Peer researchers were recruited to investigate youth violence in Merseyside. Picture: YPAS

8 June 2023

Greater diversity training for professionals could reduce youth violence, report finds

Emily Harle Youth Justice

Inspectors will be offered the chance to take part in the one year course. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

7 June 2023

Inspection skills qualification launches for youth offending inspectors

Joe Lepper Youth Justice

Targeted action to reduce absences rates among disadvantaged pupils is also being called for. Picture: Drivepix/Adobe Stock

7 June 2023

Narrowing attainment gap to pre-pandemic levels 'could take a decade’

Joe Lepper Education

An international camp event for girl guides has been postponed due to centre closures. Picture: Svetlana/Adobe Stock

7 June 2023

Girlguiding urged to reverse activity centre closures

Emily Harle Youth Work

MP Duncan Baker meets young carers to launch the inquiry. Picture: Duncan Baker/Twitter

7 June 2023

MPs to hold first inquiry into outcomes for young carers

Emily Harle Youth Work

Around one in seven children living in poverty are from working households, research finds. Picture: Christine Radnich/Adobe Stock

6 June 2023

One in three children in poverty post-pandemic

Fiona Simpson Social Care