Zoe and Lewis Steeper, who started a petition against changing childcare ratios with Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle North. Picture: Catherine McKinnell/Twitter

MP debate proves 'no case to change ratios', early years leaders say

Early Years
The NCS will retain elements of its residential experiences. Picture: NCS Trust

NCS reveals details of year-round offer for 2023

Youth Work
Profit-making providers could be banned in Wales. Picture: Adobe Stock

Care records to include digital recordings of children’s voices

Social Care
Plans to relax staffing ratios in childcare settings will be debated in parliament. Picture: Adobe Stock

MPs to debate relaxation of childcare ratios

Early Years
Rachel de Souza has laid out plans for SEND reforms. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

Children's commissioner's SEND plans focus on early years support

Education
More than half of teenagers polled say they have seen violent content online. Picture: Brian/AdobeStock

Children with a social worker more likely to be affected by violence, research finds

Youth Justice
At Rokeby School, students discussed topics of harassment, consent and boundaries in interactive workshops led by teachers and staff from charity Tender. Picture: Emily Harle/CYP Now

Education toolkit teaches students to challenge sexist behaviour and build healthy relationships

Education
Nurseries face an eight per cent real terms funding cut, according to the IFS. Picture: Adobe Stock

Core funding rates for three- and four-year-olds to fall by 10p an hour, research warns

Early Years
Chris Munday is executive director of children and family services at Barnet Borough Council. Picture: Barnet Council

Unintended consequences

The ADCS Blog
The conference took place in Manchester. Picture: NCASC/Twitter

Lessons on leadership from NCASC22

Guest Blog
The toolkit was launched alongside students at Rokeby secondary school, Newham. Picture: Emily Harle/CYP Now

Teacher training empowers students to challenge sexist behaviour

Education
Youth services could reduce spending on mental health support and crime prevention, according to researchers. Picture: AdobeStock/Jacob Lund

Youth work investment could save public services £3.2bn per year, economists say

Youth Work