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Sadiq Khan says the charter is not a zero-tolerance policy on exclusions. Picture: Mayor of London

6 February 2024

Mayor of London’s inclusion charter bids to reduce violence linked to school exclusions

Fiona Simpson Education

DfE has launched a campaign to fill gaps in the childcare workforce. Picture: Production Perig/Adobe Stock

5 February 2024

Cautious welcome for £1,000 childcare recruitment incentive

Fiona Simpson Early Years

AP is designed to support children who cannot attend mainstream school. Picture: Adobe Stock

5 February 2024

Lack of AP settings leading to unsuitable placements for children, Ofsted warns

Fiona Simpson Education

The report is the first to be led by Anne Longfield's Centre for Young Lives. Picture: Commission on Young Lives

2 February 2024

Autism support should not require formal diagnosis, says Longfield’s new think tank

Fiona Simpson Education

The consultation seeks views on guidance around the use of project teams. Picture: Adobe Stock

1 February 2024

Consultation launches on statutory guidance for council use of agency social workers

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The coalition is calling for support hubs to be opened across the country. Picture: Valerii Honcharuk/Adobe Stock

1 February 2024

Youth charities issue mental health improvements plea to politicians

Joe Lepper Health

Parental mistrust in the SEND system has led to an increase in EHCP applications, MPs say. Picture: Lena May/Adobe Stock

1 February 2024

EHCP review could ease £4bn council funding gap, say MPs

Joe Lepper Education

The conference explores how to improve outcomes for children. Picture: keiferpix/Adobe Stock

1 February 2024

CYP Now conference to explore impact of AI on children’s services evaluation

Fiona Simpson Children's Services

De Souza: 'We still have further to go to bring about urgent change for families'. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

31 January 2024

Children's commissioner: Radical reform of SEND needed to end delays supporting children

Joe Lepper Education

Liverpool Council was rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted in May last year. Picture: Adobe Stock

31 January 2024

Liverpool’s ‘inadequate’ children’s services improving, says Ofsted

Joe Lepper Social Care

Integrated care systems were introduced in July 2022. Picture: Adobe Stock

31 January 2024

Call for greater involvement of children’s social care in local health plans

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The report highlighted a number of barriers to ensuring proper safeguarding of children. Picture: creo77/Adobe Stock

30 January 2024

Sector recruitment challenges key barrier to safeguarding children, report warns

Amrit Virdi Social Care

30 January 2024

In the new edition of CYP Now: Care Review reforms, supporting prisoners' children, trauma-informed care

Derren Hayes Children's Services

Care-experienced young people were invited to share their views at both council meetings. Picture: Terry Galloway

30 January 2024

Two more councils vote to recognise care experience as a protected characteristic

Amrit Virdi Social Care

Spending on private residential care placements has increased by around £400m in 12 months. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

30 January 2024

Annual spending by councils on private children’s home placements soars

Fiona Simpson Social Care