News

Child poverty: Harker's plans will fail without cross-departmentalsupport

Children's services: DfES criticised for field force numbers

Inspections: Joint area reviews set to be scrapped

Child poverty: Harker to focus on family support

Children's services: Ofsted reveals highs and lows of performance assessments

Social Care News: Scotland - 161m shortfall in services funding

Education News: Extended schools - Primary schools slacking on core offer

Education and Inspections Bill: Amendment to force schools to promote children's wellbeing

In Practice: Success story - Sure Start Rosehill Children's Centre

Funding: Children's services face a big shortfall

Schools admissions: Academies do not have to admit children in care

Disability: Report backs up calls for more funding and dedicated services

Health News: CPHVA Annual Professional Conference - Action promised on staff shortages

Education News: Every child matters - Nine out of 10 schools snub agenda

Every child matters: Confidential report finds no firm proof of improved standards