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Robin Walker is chair of the education committee. Picture: UK Parliament

20 March 2024

MP raises concerns over 'funding shortfall' for special free schools

Joe Lepper Education

An increasing number of councils are worried about providing enough childcare for children with SEND of all ages. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Oksana Kuzmina

19 March 2024

Majority of councils lack sufficient SEND childcare provision, survey finds

Amrit Virdi Early Years

Birmingham Council announced huge cuts to public services earlier this year.

19 March 2024

Social workers say cuts to public services pose greatest challenge to profession

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The presenter met with kinship carers to raise money for Kinship as part of Comic Relief. Picture: Kinship

18 March 2024

Davina McCall meets kinship carers

Amrit Virdi Social Care

Numbers of children in care are at a record high, the CCN analysis highlights. Picture: Adobe Stock

18 March 2024

County council spending on children’s social care doubles, leaders warn

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The consultation comes as the government's funded childcare offer is set to be rolled out. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Africa Studio

15 March 2024

Consultation launches to boost childminder recruitment and retention

Amrit Virdi Early Years

Researchers propose a targeted expansion of universal free school meals. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

15 March 2024

Support schools and nurseries to tackle poverty, Longfield’s think-tank urges ministers

Fiona Simpson Education

Young people are waiting years for mental health support, according to analysis of NHS England figures. Picture: Pololia/Adobe Stock

15 March 2024

Thousands of children waiting years for mental health support, Children’s Commissioner warns

Fiona Simpson Health

Bracknell Forest's youth justice team has been rated 'good' by inspectors. Picture: Bracknell Forest Council

15 March 2024

Praise for youth justice staff’s support of children subject to out-of-court disposals

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

Young carers stuggle to balance education and caring responsibilities, Carers Trust says. Picture: Carers Trust

14 March 2024

All schools 'should be required to appoint a young carers lead', says charity

Joe Lepper Education

Researchers are calling on government to roll out an 'inclusion dashboard'. Picture: Adobe Stock

14 March 2024

Pupils with SEND ‘more likely to be suspended multiple times’

Joe Lepper Education

YoungMinds supports young people seeking mental health support. Picture: Riccardo Cirillo/Adobe Stock

14 March 2024

YoungMinds receives £5m grant to improve youth mental health over 10 years

Fiona Simpson Health

Ofsted and the CQC have carried out joint inspections since 2016. Picture: Adobe Stock

13 March 2024

Most recent local area SEND inspection reports

Fiona Simpson Ofsted

Researchers are calling for greater financial regulation of private early years providers. Picture: Adobe Stock

13 March 2024

Tougher regulation needed to tackle ‘excess profiteering’ in early years, says charity

Joe Lepper Early Years

The projects brings younger and older generations together. Picture: North Devon Surf Therapy

13 March 2024

Surfing therapy project wins National Lottery award to support young people

Joe Lepper Health