Inspectors criticise slow response of health services for SEND children in Lewisham

Education

Ombudsman bid for greater powers over SEND provision

Education

Shadow curriculum review launches to ensure young people’s voices are heard

Education

Trust failed child in care due to poor SEND knowledge

Education

Ending child poverty can only happen with input from children and families

Roll out universal free school meals nationally, urges thinktank

Education
Phillipson accused the government of 'not having a plan for early years'. Picture: UK Parliament

Children's social care strategy: new measures to tackle 'profiteering' providers

Social Care
Carolyne Willow is director of children’s rights charity Article 39.

Charities raise fears over legal ruling on DoL orders

Social Care

Money alone won’t fix SEND education

Education
Some youth bodies used the call for evidence as a chance to express frustrations about existing guidance. Picture: Adobe Stock

Youth club closures increase crime rate and exam failure among young people, report finds

Youth Work
Black young adults are more likely to receive longer custodial sentences than their white peers. Picture: AdobeStock

Proportion of children who feel unsafe in youth custody doubles

Youth Justice
The consortium aims to provide greater support for foster carers. Picture: Adobe Stock

Number of children in care drops for first time in 16 years

Social Care