Levelling up…it’s not just about buildings and transport

Social Care
Older children with SEND risk missing out on education and career oportunities in Wolverhampton, inspectors warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

Inspectors criticise ‘embedded failings’ in Wolverhampton’s SEND support

Education
Cathi Hadley will move to become DCS at BCP Council. Picture: West Northamptonshire Council

Northamptonshire DCS resigns

Social Care
Vulnerable children risk missing out on care, Ofsted has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

Foster care system ‘reaching breaking point’ as demand outweighs capacity

Social Care

Why more young people are speaking out about childhood abuse

Guest Blog
Josh MacAlister is chair of the Care Review. Picture: Frontline

Share your solutions through Call for Ideas

Guest Blog
There is a wide range of issues dealt with by designated safeguarding leads in youth organisations. Image: Tom Campbell

Youth sector calls for strengthening of safeguarding lead role

Youth Work
There was a rise in the proportion of parents of autistic children who said school was failing to meet their child's needs. Image: Tom Campbell

School system blighted by failures to support autistic pupils, charity warns

Education
If accepted, the case could have led to compensation claims against councils. Image: Pheelingsmedia / Adobestock

Councils not deemed liable for care duties under section 20 ruling

Social Care
Baby and toddler groups prevent parents from feeling isolated, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Steep decline in services for babies and new parents, charities warn

Early Years
Josh MacAlister at an engagement event for the Care Review earlier this year. Picture: Josh MacAlister

Care Review launches penultimate stage of project

Social Care
The fund is aimed at supporting those most at risk of unemployment. Picture: Adobe Stock

Youth Futures Foundation announces £6.1m employment fund

Youth Work