Northamptonshire Police’s chief inspector Julie Mead says the small changes 'have made a huge difference'. Picture: Northamptonshire Police

Police force launches trauma-informed care for children in custody

Youth Justice
LEYF chief executive June O'Sullivan is leading the campaign. Picture: LEYF

Hundreds back campaign against relaxation of childcare ratios

Early Years
Geethika Jayatilaka is chief executive of Chance UK. Picture: Chance UK

What’s the alternative to exclusion?

Guest Blog
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has written to schools urging them to sign up to the National Tutoring Programme. Picture: Parliament UK

Critics attack DfE plans to ‘penalise' schools not taking part in tutoring scheme

Education
Childcare leaders say staff are leaving due to being offered more pay elsewhere. Picture: Adobe Stock

Reports reveal ‘perfect storm’ facing early years settings

Early Years
Young people say relationships and sex education is taught too late. Picture: Adobe Stock

Sexual harassment among primary school pupils prompts call for ‘proactive’ RSE

Education
The programmes are designed to dispel gender stereotypes. Picture: Girlguiding UK

Girlguiding UK launches programme to teach girls how to code

Youth Work
Anne Longfield has called for the banning of exclusions for primary school pupils. Picture: Adobe Stock

Longfield commission sets out plan to end ‘perverse exclusion culture’

Education
Age-appropriate RSE must be taught in primary schools, Lisa Handy says. Picture: Adobe Stock

The need for early age-appropriate RSE

Guest Blog
Alicia Walker head of policy, research and campaigns at Centrepoint. Picture: Centrepoint

Local elections: Council support key in ending youth homelessness for good

Guest Blog
Early help is 'strong' in London, Florence Knoll says. Picture: Greenwich Council

A hammer and anvil analogy for early help

The ADCS Blog
The Votes at 16 campaign has been reignited ahead of local elections. Picture: The Body Shop

#BeSeenBeHeard campaign pushes for lower voting age across UK

Education