Most respondents to the consultation called for a ban on project teams. Picture: Creo77/Adobe Stock

DfE rows back on plans to ban agency social work teams

Social Care
Delays to care proceedings can be harmful for children and create extra anxiety, damage to education and disruption to sibling relationships. Picture: N Lawrenson/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock

Cafcass sets out plan to address delays in family court system

Social Care
Lucy Frazer visits Lift Youth Hub in North London to launch new funding. Picture: Lift Youth Hub/DCMS

Sector hopes updated sufficiency rules will boost access to youth services

Youth Work
Family hubs help to improve health and development outcomes for children. Picture: Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock

Family hubs: early adopter sites share knowledge of what works

Early Years
This year's survey included information such as the name, date of birth, gender and ethnicity of the child or young person for the first time. Picture: Ermolaeva Olga/Adobe Stock

The value of measuring SEND impact

Education
The report finds that children’s services in England are hindered by ‘systemic challenges’. Picture: Adobe Stock/Pixel-Shot

Four key obstacles to improving children’s services in England

Children's Services
The squeeze on household incomes has had a knock-on effect on charities. Picture: Anchalee/Adobe Stock

Charities confront giving decline

Children's Services
Simpson helps young people find positive pathways

Interview: Amani Simpson, filmmaker and youth crime campaigner

Youth Work
When a parent is arrested for viewing child sexual abuse images, professionals must find the balance in managing risk while providing support for all those concerned. Pictures: CSA Centre

Supporting families affected by online sexual offending

Social Care
The roadmap aims to improve access to youth services for all young people. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Access to Youth Work: Key policy developments

Youth Work
Onside’s youth zones offer activities to engage young people across the country. Picture: Jimmy Lee

The Big Debate: What is the key to improving access to youth work services?

Youth Work
The government is funding 500 bursaries for youth work courses from autumn 2023. Picture: Prostock-studio/Adobe Stock

Access to Youth Work: Training developments

Youth Work