Channel 4 drama Kiri focused on a social worker played by Sarah Lancashire. Picture: Nick Wall Channel 4

Social workers on the small screen

Social Care
The government has set out plans for SEND reform. Picture: Westbourne School

Policy Context: Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs

Creating and embedding opportunities for meaningful student participation in school life fostered a greater sense of wellbeing, researchers find. Picture: AdobeStock/MonkeyBusiness

No more seats at empty tables: children’s voice, choice, inclusion and wellbeing

The government has set out plans for SEND reform. Picture: Westbourne School

How a specialist school supports the needs of SEMH pupils

A pathfinder project is offering multi-agency support to young people and families in Birmingham. Picture: Birmingham SEMH Pathfinder

Pathfinder reduces exclusions and supports families by meeting pupils’ SEMH needs

Most students who attend 'Include schools' hold an education, health and care plan. Picture: Catch 22

Alternative provision schools focus on inclusive education

Rebecca de Vyea: 'I sometimes pinch myself that I am in my dream job'

How I Got Here: Rebecca de Vyea, specialist speech therapist

Early Years
The board was set up to oversee implementation of the government's adoption strategy. Picture: AdobeStock

Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board set to close

Social Care
The SEND review was published in March. Picture: Adobe Stock

Concerns raised as government delays SEND review plan until 2023

Early Years
The proportion of care-experiened students has increased over the last 14 years. Picture: Adobe Stock

Care-experienced children miss out on university advice, survey reveals

Education
Campaigners are calling on the government to protect the rights of children with autism. Picture: Ambitious about Autism

Autism charity launches petition to protect rights of children with SEND

Education

In the latest edition of CYP Now: Focus on SEMH; social work on TV; gangs and young people

Children's Services