Drew: 'The new government now has an ideal opportunity to rethink custody for children'.

Time for new thinking on custody for children

Youth Justice
Demand on children's services is increasing cost pressures, council leaders say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Half of councils could be bankrupt within five years, think-tank warns

Children's Services
Data-sharing is crucial to identify extra support needed by children, says the NDNA. Picture: Adobe Stock

Multi-agency data sharing must be improved to boost child development, say early years leaders

Early Years
Andy Elvin is chief executive of TACT. Picture: TACT

Launch foster care recruitment campaign, next government urged amid placement shortage

Social Care
High quality free school meals for all children should be offered as part of plans to eradicate child poverty, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Tackle child poverty to improve outcomes for children, youth charity leaders urge

Social Care
James Hempsall is managing director of Coram Hempsall’s. Picture: Coram Hempsall's

There is more that connects us than drives us apart in early years

The Early Years Blog
'Although a direct link between poverty and poorer outcomes is hard to prove, there is little doubt it damages children’s lives'.

Scrapping benefit cap could turn tables on child poverty

Editorial
Smart: 'Parents possess invaluable insights into their children’s lives and can offer unique perspectives'.

Involving families is key to solving youth violence

Youth Justice
Kent County Council cannot refuse responsibility for children arriving at Dover, a judge has ruled. Picture: Adobe Stock

High Court ruling highlights flaws in migrant transfer scheme, council says

Social Care
Main party pledges could increase demand for childcare for parents of under-twos by 52% by late 2025, researchers have warned. Picture: Rio Patuca Images/Adobe Stock

Labour and Conservative childcare pledges will hit ‘poor urban areas’ hardest, think-tank warns

Early Years
Rachael Wardell is also vice president of the ADCS for 2024/25. Picture: ADCS

King’s Birthday Honours: Surrey DCS recognised for services to children’s social care

Social Care
The football tournament brings care-experienced young people together every year. Picture: Warwickshire County Council

West Midlands hosts care-experienced football tournament

Social Care