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Kevan Collins spoke to the Education Select Committee. Picture: Parliament TV

29 June 2021

Collins calls for 10-year education catch-up plan funded through Pupil Premium

Fiona Simpson Education

Jonathan Stanley has said the complex needs of children in residential care must be considered by the review. Picture: Tom Campbell

28 June 2021

Sector concerned Care Review indicates 'uncertain future' for children's homes

Neil Puffett Social Care

Sencos say they are often pulled away from their duties. Picture: Adobe Stock

28 June 2021

Millions of children missing out on vital SEND support, Sencos say

Fiona Simpson Education

The report shares the experiences of black practitioners. Picture: Adobe Stock

28 June 2021

Calls for urgent action to increase inclusivity within children's services

Neil Puffett Social Care

Ofsted has updated inspection guidance for schools and colleges. Picture: Phil Adams

28 June 2021

Explained: Changes to Ofsted guidance to reduce sexual harassment in schools

Fiona Simpson Education

The activities will involve outdoor sports and team building. Picture: Adobe Stock

25 June 2021

Kent invests £10m in young people’s summer activity scheme

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

Eating disorder charities have warned the scheme could trigger “unhealthy weight control behaviours". Picture: Adobe Stock

25 June 2021

Weighing children at school increases eating disorder risk, charities warn

Fiona Simpson Health

The Home Office has been urged to protect vulnerable children and care leavers. Picture: Adobe Stock

25 June 2021

Thousands of looked-after children and care leavers ‘at risk of missing EUSS deadline’

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Sector leaders have criticised the government's response. Picture: Adobe Stock

24 June 2021

Government dismisses call for childcare funding review

Joe Lepper Early Years

Justice Secretary Robert Buckland is among those to question the contract extension. Picture: Parliament UK

24 June 2021

MPs question decision to extend contract of Rainsbrook provider

Joe Lepper Youth Justice

The project uses virtual reality headsets to highlight the dangers of exploitation. Picture: Anster

24 June 2021

Ealing Council launches virtual reality programme to tackle criminal exploitation

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

The campaign has been launched in response to the Care Review's Case for Change. Picture: Adobe Stock

24 June 2021

‘Social work at its best’ campaign launches to celebrate profession

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Lewisham Council has been ordered to pay the woman £7,500. Picture: Adobe Stock

23 June 2021

Lewisham Council failed to provide minimum care to child, ombudsman finds

Joe Lepper Social Care

MPs have written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for multi-year investment in the early years. Picture: Adobe Stock

23 June 2021

Reform funding for struggling early years sector, MPs urge

Joe Lepper Early Years

The grant allows local authorities to support struggling families. Picture: Adobe Stock

23 June 2021

Covid local support grant: key facts on extra £160m fund for struggling families

Fiona Simpson Social Care