Steph Roberts-Bibby has been interim chief executive since June. Picture: YJB

Youth Justice Board announces permanent chief executive

Youth Justice
'Confusion' among councils around personal budgets is also leading to children missing school and accessing help, the LGO warns. Picture: Mediteraneo/Adobe Stock

Councils' failings lead to lack of options for children with SEND, ombudsman warns

Education
John Pearce is director of children’s services at Durham County Council

Autumn statement 2023: Council leaders slam failure to tackle ‘crumbling’ children’s services

Social Care
Yvette Stanley says more local authorities are submitting applications to open children's homes. Picture: Ofsted

Ofsted: Councils using unregistered children's homes ‘due to lack of suitable options’

Social Care
Kathy Evans: "This is an existential crisis for the nation’s children’s charities"

The cost of leaving

Your Shout
Derren Hayes: 'There are dozens of examples of good local practice across the country but what is really needed now is a national strategy'

We need a national strategy to uphold children’s rights

Children's Services
Jo Davidson is an associate at The Staff College

Make the UK and the world a child-friendly place

Children's Services
Mark Russell is chief executive of The Children’s Society

Children feel the strain of the rising cost of living

Cost-of-living
Calls have been made for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to prioritise childcare in his autumn statement. Picture: Jeremy Hunt/X

One in 14 people trust Conservative Party plans to reduce childcare costs

Early Years
One in five health visitors say children are missing out on support. Picture: HighwayStarz/Adobe Stock

Health visiting ‘career pathway’ launches to tackle staff shortages

Early Years
Jeremy Hunt recommitted to plans including expanded childcare and A-level reforms. Picture: HM Treasury

Autumn statement 2023: Sector leaders criticise lack of measures for struggling families

Early Years
Charlie Taylor: 'For many, prison may therefore be the most stable environment they have known'. Picture: HMI Prisons

Majority of children in custody have been in care, report finds

Youth Justice