Jonathan Stanley is manager of the National Centre for Excellence in Residential Child Care. Picture: NCERCC

NCERCC responds to The Case for Change: Your Feedback

Guest Blog
Peter Wanless is chief executive of the NSPCC. Picture: NSPCC

Spending review will determine long-term impact of Covid-19

Guest Blog
Gail Tolley is strategic director, children and young people, at Brent Council

‘Deep down there is much more to it’

The ADCS Blog
Parents noted a disparity in play resources between hospitals, researchers say. Picture: Starlight Children's Foundation

No play budget at half of hospitals

Health
Schools provided food parcels for families during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

Schools 'propping up welfare state' during pandemic, researchers warn

Education
The campaign is centred around a space theme. Picture: Lonely Not Alone/Twitter

Online campaign launches to tackle youth loneliness

Health
Charlie Taylor: "Oakhill STC is failing to provide adequate care for such a vulnerable group of children". Picture: YJB

Improvement notice issued over ‘unlawful’ use of force at Oakhill STC

Youth Justice
Job stress and low pay is forcing workers into new roles, providers have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

Children’s homes facing 'horrific' recruitment and retention problems

Social Care
G4S has said it is already implementing changes at Oakhill Secure Training Centre. Picture: G4S

STC still locking children in cells for 23 hours a day, warn inspectors

Youth Justice
Josh MacAlister says he hopes the new report will lead to better recommendations. Picture: Frontline

Care Review publishes responses to ‘overly critical’ Case for Change

Social Care
Katharine Birbalsingh has been dubbed the UK's strictest headteacher. Picture: Michaela School

UK’s ‘strictest headteacher’ to lead Social Mobility Commission

Education
More than 12,000 young people have been out of work for more than a year, statistics show. Picture: Adobe Stock

Long-term youth unemployment increasing, ONS warns

Education