Early identification and support for children with SEND can have a lasting impact. Picture: Eleanora OS/Adobe Stock

Early SEND support needs going unmet

Early Years
PAVA is classed as a section 5 firearm. Picture: Markus/Adobe Stock

Expansion of PAVA ignites debate on youth custody force and restraint

Youth Justice
Schools are well placed to intervene with pupils displaying concerning behaviour. Picture: Adobe Stock

Call to put schools at the heart of mental health and wellbeing plan

Health
The group will discuss issues faced by those with care experience. Picture: Photographeeeu/Adobe Stock

Speaking out about care experience

Guest Blog
Professor Peter Fonagy is chief executive of mental health charity, Anna Freud. Picture: Anna Freud

Thinking differently to support children and young people’s mental health

Guest Blog
Sukriti Sen is elected director of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services. Picture: Essex County Council

The language of hope

The ADCS Blog
Louise Livingston is head of training at the Maria Montessori Institute. Picture: Maria Montessori Institute

Funded childcare should prioritise quality

Your Shout
Derren Hayes: 'Policymakers must work with schools to create a supportive culture'.

School mental health plans need an update

Editorial
Alison O’Sullivan is chair of the National Children’s Bureau.

Schools must focus on building local relationships

Junior Smart is founder of SOS Project St Giles and director of Smart Training and Consultancy

Hospital support staff offer route out of violence

Researchers are calling for more speech therapists to be employed by youth justice services. Picture: Valerii Honcharuk/Adobe Stock

Youth justice diversion schemes ‘not fit’ for children with SEND

Youth Justice
Pippa Goodfellow has joined the Children's Society. Picture: AYJ

Alliance for Youth Justice chief steps down

Youth Justice