David Lammy previously called for 14 per cent of new recruits to be from BAME backgrounds. Picture: Parliament UK

Rise in black and ethnic minority staff working in youth justice system

Youth Justice
Researchers are calling for free school meals eligibility criteria to be extended. Picture: Adobe Stock

One million children missing out on free school meals, research shows

Education

Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall

The ADCS Blog

Address 'vast inequalities' rural young people experience

Guest Blog
Some social workers said they felt high workloads meant they were unable to take part in the Care Review. Picture: Adobe Stock

Local authority cuts could lead to loss of early intervention support, DCSs warn

Social Care
Ofsted's Yvette Stanley has responded to the Case for Change. Picture: Adobe Stock

Ofsted refutes Care Review’s claim over ‘unnecessary' child protection investigations

Ofsted
The number of children with an education, health and care plan is at its highest level since they replaced statements of special educational needs in 2015/16. Picture: Seventyfour/Adobe Stock

Further delay sparks fears over much-anticipated SEND Review

Education
Spending time on Jamie’s Farm helps young people boost their self-confidence. Picture: Lydia Booth Photography/Jamie's Farm

Report reveals rural youth work cuts and how to boost provision

Youth Work
Westminster aims to address gaps in service delivery for young people in need of support. Picture: William/Adobe Stock

Councils focus on tackling multiple problems

Social Care
The right support helps children and young people build positive lives. Picture: Merla/Adobe Stock

‘Commission will look for solutions to generational cycles of violence’

Youth Justice
Latest statistics show a fall in the total number of childcare providers in England. Picture: Adobe Stock

Briefing: Childcare funding dispute

Early Years
Evidence shows the mental health impact of the pandemic varies from child to child. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Pandemic’s mental health impact

Health