Disadvantaged white boys are among groups of children struggling to reach their potential, research finds. Picture: Highway Starz/Adobe Stock

Disadvantaged high-achievers missing out on top grades, report warns

Education
PGL research found that 75 per cent of teachers believe outdoor learning improves children's mental health. Picture: galitskaya/Adobe Stock

Outdoor education provider launches new framework

Education
Wanless has called for a minister for children to be introduced at cabinet level. Picture: NSPCC

Child protection system ‘at risk’ without government action, NSPCC chief warns

Social Care
Children’s teeth are decaying “at a higher rate than usual” due to hunger and poor diet, experts say. Picture: RawPixel.com/Adobe Stock

Health professionals warn hunger is worsening children’s health

Health
Justin Russell says too often young people with a special educational need are not being identified early enough. Picture: HMI Probation

Youth justice inspectorate calls for training and education improvements

Youth Justice
Nick Gibb was quizzed by MPs over high absence rates in schools at an education select committee evidence session. Picture: ParliamentTV

Schools minister stresses DfE commitment to EHE register

Education

Inside CYP Now this month: Intergenerational childcare; mental health in schools; social worker training

Children's Services
Tanuku said the rise in closure rates was mostly due to 'chronic underfunding'. Picture: Adobe Stock

Deprived areas worst hit by 50 per cent rise in nursery closures, research finds

Early Years
Frontline’s new contract will see the fast-track training programme train 1,500 more child protection social workers in the next three years. Picture: Frontline

Frontline evolves its approach to boost reach and retention

Social Care
Oasis Restore will encourage young people to undertake educational activities. Picture: industrieblick/Adobe Stock

Secure school nears completion

Youth Justice
Foundations aims to find evidence-based interventions to better support families. Picture: Lightfield Studios/Adobe Stock

Foundations sets out priorities

Children's Services
A stricter approach to behaviour post pandemic has resulted in a rise in exclusion and absences. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Momentum builds around using alternatives to school exclusion

Education