The lost boys and girls - the Covid teens

The ADCS Blog
Nursery workers say they struggle to support children with complex backgrounds. Picture: Adobe Stock

Nursery staff call for training to deal with complex mental health needs in under-fives

Early Years
The first secure school is planned on the site of Medway STC. Picture: G4S

MPs question secure school delays

Youth Justice
Social workers have been urged to tell parents that they cannot be forced to leave their home. Picture: Adobe Stock

Councils must give clear advice to parents during safeguarding investigations, warns ombudsman

Social Care
Young children with SEND were less likely to hit age-related targets after lockdown, researchers found. Picture: Adobe Stock

Disadvantaged children and those with SEND lost most learning in first lockdown, research shows

Coronavirus
Young EU nationals are not being supported to apply for EUSS, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Vulnerable young EU nationals 'not supported to apply for settled status'

Social Care
The exemptions mean social workers carry out less face-to-face visits. Picture: Adobe Stock

DfE launches fresh consultation over extending children’s social care exemptions

Coronavirus
June O'Sullivan: If we can’t afford to train new apprentices then this puts another huge strain on the sector. Picture: LEYF

Spend unused apprenticeship levy on early years training, LEYF urges

Coronavirus
Children were kept in cells at Rainsbrook STC for as many as 23.5 hours a day, inspectors found. Picture: Adobe Stock

Two-year extension of Rainsbrook STC contract sparks concerns

Coronavirus

Looked-after children, care leavers and EUSS

Guest Blog
Reading Council has made 'significant improvements', Ofsted said. Picture: Reading Council

Reading Council’s children’s services removed from government intervention

Social Care
Volunteer numbers have surged during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

#Chances4Children: Hundreds of volunteers sign up to children’s reading scheme

Chances4Children