The IHV's career pathway is designed to make it easier for health professionals to take up health visiting roles. Picture: Monkey Business/ Adobe Stock

Plan to boost number of health visitors

Health
David Johnston reaffirmed his commitment to improving standards of SEND support. Picture: ADCSTWEETS

NCAS Conference: three key issues for children’s sector

Children's Services
A separate EYFS framework specifically covering childminders will be introduced. Picture: Angelina/Adobe Stock

Three views on EYFS reforms

Early Years
Sure Start failed to measure its impact on skills when assessing child outcomes.

Risks of returning to Sure Start

Early Years
Russell: ‘I’m absolutely passionate about the cause’

Interview: Lucie Russell, interim chief executive of Redthread

Youth Work
“We need all political parties to recognise that the current situation for the UK’s children is unacceptable”. Picture: Tom Sickova/Adobe Stock

We need a joined-up strategy for children

Children's Services
Derren Hayes: 'Childcare funding, school standards and tackling violence resonate with the public at large and so will be higher up the agenda this year'

Three key sector issues for a general election year

Editorial
Deborah McMillan is national safeguarding partner facilitator

Statutory guidance gives us ‘permission’ to practice

Social Care
John Drew is senior associate at the Prison Reform Trust

A five-point plan for urgent youth custody reform

Youth Justice
Building Connections can help young people struggling with heightened feelings of loneliness at transitional times such as when moving to a new school or community. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

The service that’s helping children feel less alone

Children's Services
Childcare providers are facing financial challenges on multiple fronts. Picture: Julya/Adobe Stock

Sustainable Childcare - key policy developments

Early Years
Retention of staff is a problem in childcare settings where children have high levels of need requiring a well-trained workforce. Picture: Shock/Adobe Stock

The Big Debate: How could government-funded childcare be more sustainable?

Early Years