Link between violence and suspensions prompts calls for better pupil support

Education

Disadvantaged children impacted by early years costs hike, finds poll

Early Years

Addressing perinatal inequalities

Mental Health

SEND inspection changes announced

Education

Council leaders back children in care after councillor's 'evil' comment

Social Care
Wraparound care could suffer due to the Covid-19 pandemic, local authorities have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

Campaigners hail free school meals expansion as 'significant step' in tackling child poverty

Health
Key proposals would see 17,000 children remain with their families by 2031/32 as a result of more intensive support for families. Picture: Iryna/Adobe Stock

Conference explores key reforms to early help services

Children's Services

Planning bill amendment requires councils to protect play

Early Years
Ombudsman heard that a shared taxi arranged by the council for the teenager was no longer suitable. Picture: taxirabbit75fotAdobeStock

Ombudsman issues post-16 school transport warning to councils

Education

Think-tank makes economic case for investing more in youth services

Youth Work

Children’s home recruitment challenges ease but two in three still struggle to hire staff

Social Care

Call for greater investment in specialist childcare provision

Early Years