'Children who always worried about money were several times more likely to be unhappy,' say the Children’s Society. Picture: Adobe Stock

Money worries overtake young people’s fears about the environment

Health
Sector leaders have shared views on the government's plan to implement recommendations made in the Care Review. Picture: Adobe Stock

Sector raises questions over plan for RCCs in response to Care Review consultation

Social Care
Jon Rallings: “Virtual schools are at an important juncture since their remit was expanded”

Virtual schools’ expanded remit needs more cash

Education
Derren Hayes: “In its absence, will children’s charities, large or small, feel bold enough to challenge the growing and rampant marketisation of children’s services?”

Children England’s demise highlights failing ‘market’

Children's Services
Deborah McMillan is interim national safeguarding partner facilitator

Independent scrutiny is ‘grit’ in safeguarding system

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

Child impact assessments give courts full picture

Youth Justice
Children England launched its ChildFair State Inquiry in May. Picture: Children England

Children England to close after 81 years

Social Care
The Prince's Trust and LADbible Group are focussing on offering support to young people who are building their working lives. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

Lack of opportunity and low confidence key barriers to entering work, young people say

Youth Work
Child poverty rates have increased since the pandemic amid the cost-of-living crisis. Picture: Adobe Stock

Child poverty impacting school staff roles

Education
Thirty per cent of social worker sick days are linked to stress and wellbeing, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

Almost a third of social worker sick days caused by stress

Social Care
Ofsted has called for greater focus on outdoor adventures. Picture: Jacob Lund/Adobe Stock

Ofsted calls for PE lessons to better support SEND pupils

Education
Kathy Evans presents an award at the Children and Young People Now Awards 2022. Picture: Colin Miller

Children England: Sector pays tribute as charity announces closure

Social Care