Young people are waiting years for mental health support, according to analysis of NHS England figures. Picture: Pololia/Adobe Stock

Thousands of children waiting years for mental health support, Children’s Commissioner warns

Health
Bracknell Forest's youth justice team has been rated 'good' by inspectors. Picture: Bracknell Forest Council

Praise for youth justice staff’s support of children subject to out-of-court disposals

Youth Justice
Young carers stuggle to balance education and caring responsibilities, Carers Trust says. Picture: Carers Trust

All schools 'should be required to appoint a young carers lead', says charity

Education
Researchers are calling on government to roll out an 'inclusion dashboard'. Picture: Adobe Stock

Pupils with SEND ‘more likely to be suspended multiple times’

Education
YoungMinds supports young people seeking mental health support. Picture: Riccardo Cirillo/Adobe Stock

YoungMinds receives £5m grant to improve youth mental health over 10 years

Health
Ofsted and the CQC have carried out joint inspections since 2016. Picture: Adobe Stock

Most recent local area SEND inspection reports

Ofsted
Researchers are calling for greater financial regulation of private early years providers. Picture: Adobe Stock

Tougher regulation needed to tackle ‘excess profiteering’ in early years, says charity

Early Years
The projects brings younger and older generations together. Picture: North Devon Surf Therapy

Surfing therapy project wins National Lottery award to support young people

Health
Teacher training should have a greater focus on play, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Call for greater focus on play in schools

Education
The North East Youth Alliance will aim to provide high quality and low cost enrichment activities. Picture: NEYA

North East youth organisations receive grant to pilot enrichment scheme

Youth Work
The bursary adds to a range of existing support for care leavers at the university. Picture: University of Manchester

Blackpool FC chairman provides university bursary for care leavers

Education
The Tavistock Centre is set to be replaced by regional hubs. Picture: Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

Puberty blockers will no longer be prescribed to children, NHS England confirms

Health