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SEN reforms: Fewer than one in five children transferred

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Fewer than one in five children with special educational needs (SEN) have been successfully transferred onto an education, health and care (EHC) plan as part of government efforts to transform the system, it has emerged.

Seven staff suspended over claims of abuse at youth custody unit

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Friday, January 8, 2016

Seven members of staff at a secure training centre in Kent have been suspended amid allegations of abuse and mistreatment of young people.

Ombudsman criticises council's failure to support homeless 16-year-old

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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

A council has been rebuked for the second time in two years by the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) for its treatment of homeless young people.

Major children's rights charities announce merger

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Thursday, August 6, 2015

Two children's rights charities have announced that they are joining forces to boost their impact and save money.

Court rules disability benefit suspension breached human rights

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Friday, July 10, 2015

The suspension of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) of a disabled child during his stay in hospital was in breach of the Human Rights Act, the Supreme Court has found.

Care applications hit seven-year high after CSE scandals

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Recent child sexual exploitation (CSE) scandals have contributed to a dramatic rise in the number of care applications, say care experts.

Battle lines drawn in future of IROs debate

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Monday, April 13, 2015

Independent reviewing officers (IRO) appear split over whether to back plans to take the role out of council control.

Concerns over asbestos in YOIs

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Friday, April 10, 2015

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has admitted there is asbestos in all young offender institutions (YOI) commissioned since 2010.

YOT managers voice scepticism of young offenders transition protocol

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Thursday, April 9, 2015

Youth offending team (YOT) leaders have rubbished Youth Justice Board (YJB) efforts to stop 18-year-old offenders "falling off a precipice" when they move from youth to adult services.

YOTs to take on young offender curfew monitoring

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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Councils will not receive any extra money when they take over responsibility for youth offender curfew monitoring in two months' time.

Relocated young gang members at greater risk of reoffending, study finds

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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Relocation support is failing young offenders wanting to quit gangs, according to latest research.

Give councils powers to issue banning orders to tackle CSE, says LGA

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Friday, March 27, 2015

Councils should be given powers to tackle suspected sexual predators with child sexual exploitation (CSE) disruption orders, according to the Local Government Association (LGA).

Young people 'reluctant to make custody complaints'

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Young offenders have no faith in the formal complaints system in custody, according to a report.

Human rights committee condemns government poverty record

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

MPs have criticised the government for eroding the rights of vulnerable children, including child migrants and those living in poverty.

Youth charities receive social impact bond investment

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Friday, March 20, 2015

A charity that aims to improve the lives of teenagers by recruiting them as mentors for vulnerable toddlers is among four programmes to win social impact bond (SIB) funding through the Youth Engagement Fund.

Judges criticise benefit cap but reject bid to overturn the policy

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Thursday, March 19, 2015

The Supreme Court has criticised the government's benefit cap for depriving children of the "basic necessities of life" but has ruled out overturning the policy.