Social workers have reported emotional fatigue and exhaustion, according to the report. Picture: Adobe Stock

Improve mental health support to retain social workers, Care Review hears

Social Care
Steve Crocker is the new ADCS president. Picture: ADCS

Receiving the baton at full pace

The ADCS Blog
The early years is a crucial time for child development. Picture: Connect Childcare

What role does technology play in helping to create a holistic early learning environment?

Guest Blog
Family hubs will offer support from birth to 19. Picture: Adobe Stock

Family hubs: DfE reveals 75 councils eligible to run services

Early Years
Nadhim Zahawi started school in the UK aged 11. Picture: Parliament UK

Zahawi sets out expectations for councils supporting Ukrainian children

Social Care
John Coughlan was appointed commissioner at West Sussex Council in 2019. Picture: Hampshire County Council

West Sussex: Independent trust no longer needed to take over children’s services

Children's Services
Providers are ensuring children learn in an environment 'rich in language' to compensate for lost learning as a result of the pandemic, finds Ofsted. Image: Becky Nixon

Shortage of childcare staff affecting 'catch up' efforts, Ofsted warns

Early Years
Lifelong Links supports children to stay in touch with family members. Picture: Adobe Stock

Lifelong Links improves children’s mental health and wellbeing, study shows

Children's Services
The end of the temporary change could affect as many as 360,000 children, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

Sharp increase in free school meal eligibility among children in need

Education
LEYF runs 39 nurseries across London. Picture: LEYF

Nursery provider offers staff birthdays off and pay rises amid workforce crisis

Early Years

Scottish government reveals care review implementation plan

Social Care
Employers and education providers need to be aware of the needs of care-experienced young people. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Youth apprenticeship take-up recovers after pandemic slump, DfE figures show

Education