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Apprenticeship levy hits prospects for disadvantaged young people

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

The exam results season is normally a time to celebrate the success of our young people, especially those who have overcome disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their dreams.

DCS turnover: beneath the data

Analysis

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

High turnover in children's services directors in the past year masks signs of increased stability.

The factors driving variation in children's services spending

Analysis

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Research suggests economic and geographical factors play a major part in how much councils spend on children's services. Council leaders hope the findings can be used to convince ministers of the need for additional funding.

Briefing: delayed school start

Analysis

Monday, September 23, 2019

Councils are approving more applications for summer-born children to defer their school admissions.

Solving social care funding crisis: top 10 common-sense solutions

Analysis

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Audit Office report highlights the recent growth in demand and spending on children's services, and the lack of understanding on what is driving this. Andrew Rome says councils and providers can work together to solve it.

How youth work can play a pivotal role in combating radicalisation

Analysis

Thursday, June 29, 2017

In the wake of the London and Manchester terror attacks, experts are calling on the government to involve young people and community groups in creating effective ways to address marginalisation and extremist views.

Will 30-hour childcare succeed?

Analysis

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Lack of funding for 30-hour free childcare is prompting leaders to question if scheme is deliverable.

Community child health in crisis

Analysis

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Paediatrician shortage is causing long waiting times for vulnerable children to access specialist treatment.

Youth groups outline their plans to boost open-access working

Analysis

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Open-access youth work has suffered greatly in recent years as councils have been forced to target young people most in need, but now the £40m Youth Investment Fund is giving organisations a chance to reach many more.

Developing cultural competence in children's services organisations

Analysis

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Paper from former director of children's services highlights lack of progress in developing leadership skills of black, Asian and minority ethnic professionals, and provides tools to help create culturally competent organisations.

How councils are working with NCS to boost prospects for young people

Analysis

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

The Department for Education's "Opportunity Areas" - 12 places in the UK in need of extra support and funding to help boost social mobility for its citizens - were launched in 2016.

Making volunteering a habit

Analysis

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Research has identified the key factors that influence long-term social action among young people.

Childcare progress recognised

Analysis

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Ofsted report highlights providers' strides in improving early education for disadvantaged children.

DfE turns to 'big data' to warn of Ofsted 'inadequate' rating risk

Analysis

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Department for Education permanent secretary says new datasets could help children's services departments is identify problems ahead of Ofsted inspections and enable them to turn these around to avoid poor ratings.

Leaders call for a clearer vision of council youth work duties

Analysis

Monday, July 29, 2019

Review of statutory guidance for youth services will, says the youth minister, "provide greater clarity" on what government expects councils to deliver, but leaders say this must come with extra funding and other changes.

Merits of Labour youth plans

Analysis

Monday, June 24, 2019

Youth work academic assesses if Labour's Youth Strategy could regenerate the sector following deep cuts.

Exclusions review: government promises action on off-rolling

Analysis

Monday, May 27, 2019

Following Edward Timpson's review of exclusions, the government has vowed to make schools accountable for excluded pupils and close loopholes used to off-roll. But sector leaders call for action to tackle high-stakes culture.

How schools fail disadvantaged children

Analysis

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Study concludes some schools 'manage out' poorer pupils to boost exam league table results, with dire consequences for attainment.

Inquiry shines light on fostering

Analysis

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Education committee chair outlines issues to be debated by Commons' inquiry into state of foster care.

Improving children's health together

Analysis

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

A national partnership of organisations charged with improving children and young people's health and wellbeing launched last week. Andrew Christie, chair of the Association of Directors of Children's Services committee on health, care and additional needs, explains how it will go about it.

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Apprenticeship levy hits prospects for disadvantaged young people

DCS turnover: beneath the data

The factors driving variation in children's services spending

Briefing: delayed school start

Solving social care funding crisis: top 10 common-sense solutions

How youth work can play a pivotal role in combating radicalisation

Will 30-hour childcare succeed?

Community child health in crisis

Youth groups outline their plans to boost open-access working

Developing cultural competence in children's services organisations

How councils are working with NCS to boost prospects for young people

Making volunteering a habit

Childcare progress recognised

DfE turns to 'big data' to warn of Ofsted 'inadequate' rating risk

Leaders call for a clearer vision of council youth work duties

Merits of Labour youth plans

Exclusions review: government promises action on off-rolling

How schools fail disadvantaged children

Inquiry shines light on fostering

Improving children's health together

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