Seven in eight NEU members said their resources to support children with SEND were insufficient. Picture: dglimages/Adobe Stock

School staff raise concerns over shortage of support workers for SEND pupils

Education
Ofsted spoke to hundreds of children and Cafcass practitioners during the inspection this year. Picture: Peter Crane/posed by models

Cafcass receives ‘outstanding’ rating from Ofsted

Social Care
Youth work plays a crucial role in supporting young people with a range of issues. Picture: MonkeyBusiness/AdobeStock

Coalition aims to boost understanding of youth work impact

Youth Work

Episode 5: Outdoor adventures; CYP Now Awards launch; childcare funding

Neil Leitch: 'For there to be any chance of this policy being rolled out successfully over the long term, ministers simply must tackle the fundamental problems'. Picture: EYA

Providers call for greater government support as funded childcare expansion rolls out

Early Years
The programme helps young people struggling to attend school and develop relationships with their peers. Picture: Barnardo's

Charity uses nature to reduce persistent absenteeism

Youth Work
The Children's Home Association has amended its membership criteria. Picture: Y Insta Photos/Adobe Stock

Children’s Homes Association bans non UK-owned providers from membership

Social Care
Wigdortz: 'There’s very few people that have as much influence on someone’s life as a childminder.' Picture: Daniel Oakes

Interview: Brett Wigdortz, founder and chief executive of childminder agency Tiney

Early Years
The outdoor learning sector provides more than 15,000 jobs and generates £700m to the UK economy. Picture: Avon Tyrell Activity Centre

Outdoor play: Trends in access and provision

Pat Branigan is assistant director at the NSPCC and a medical anthropologist. Picture: Pat Branigan

Tackling CSA with public health, USA

The pandemic has exacerbated barriers to outdoor adventures for children. Picture: Cheeky Cherubs Childcare

Special Report: Adventures Outdoors

Play
Learning in natural environments is association with a range of positive outcomes. Picture: Avon Tyrell Outdoor Learning Centre

The Big Debate: How can outdoor learning sector boost access for all young people?

Children's Services