Johnny Mercer will work to implement improvement for care leavers. Picture: UK Parliament

Johnny Mercer named cross-government lead for care leavers

Social Care
The Commonwealth Conference on Youth Work took place at Reading University. Picture: Derren Hayes

UK hosts international youth work conference

Youth Work
John Pearce addresses the ADCS conference in Manchester. Picture: ADCS

ADCS annual conference 2023 round-up

Guest Blog
A letter to the Prime Minister calling for equal access to early years services has received more than 80 signatures. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Guarantee equal access to early years services, Prime Minister told

Early Years
Rose Ayling-Ellis speaks to AVUK's Noel Kenely. Picture: BBC iPlayer

Signs For Change: Why early and effective support is key for deaf children

Guest Blog
The Ofsted chief warned against tailoring lessons 'too closely' to headlines. Picture: Ofsted

Ofsted chief warns against ‘overloading’ schools with social challenges

Education
John Pearce is director of children's services at Durham County Council. Picture: ADCS

Lack of provider engagement ‘led to collapse of regional procurement framework’

Social Care
Dame Rachel de Souza has urged government to prioritise children's mental health. Picture: Office of The Children's Commissioner for England

Extend CAMHS support to 25 for care leavers, urges children’s commissioner

Health
Supported settings will be inspected from April next year. Picture: Martinan/Adobe Stock

Ofsted launches consultation on supported accommodation inspections

Social Care
Mind of My Own allows children to share experiences. Picture: Mind of My Own

How privileged would you feel to hear 10,000 children’s voices?

Guest Blog
A backlog of 170 complaints have been uncovered in Kent County Council's children's services. Picture: Steve/Adobe Stock

Ombudsman uncovers huge SEND complaints backlog in Kent

Children's Services
Young people impacted by the incident can visit the hub for support. Picture: Photographeeeu/Adobe Stock

Tewkesbury youth hub offers support to students after school stabbing

Youth Work