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Use EYFS review to rethink staffing

Early Years
Newcastle City Council led the commissioning framework for the last eight years. Picture: GraemeJBaty/Adobe Stock

Framework closure risks reforms

Children's Services
Meera Spillett and Rosemary Campbell-Stephens founders of the BALI programme

Racial diversity in leadership

Children's Services
Harker: ‘We’re failing to invest in preventative services’

Interview: Lisa Harker, director, the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory

Health
Policymakers and parents increasingly recognise the importance of mental wellbeing in children being happy and healthy and fulfilling their potential. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Mental Health in Schools: Key policy developments

Health
Planned intergenerational experiences take place alongside spontaneous interactions between children and residents. Pictures: Olivia Herring

The young and old learning together

Early Years
Research found mental ill health was more common among girls than boys. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Mental Health in Schools: Special Report

Education
Nadim Saad: ‘There’s much more anxiety now’

The case for daily wellbeing lessons in schools

Health
Thrive creates targets for children that are tailored according to individual need. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Thrive improves behaviour and attainment

Education
Brighter Futures for Children’s Mental Health Support Team aims to prevent low-level mental health challenges reaching crisis point. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Specialist team supports students' emerging mental health needs

Health
Wellbeing Boxes contain therapeutic resources to help school staff support children

Training makes teachers ‘trusted adults’

Education
Inspectors found delays in organising education for restricted status children following their arrival in custody. Picture: beysim/Adobe Stock

Inspections Clinic: Prisoners with restricted status

Children's Services