Christine Gilbert is a former Ofsted chief inspector. Picture: EEF

Former Ofsted chief to chair education charity

Education
A-level results have seen a drop in top grades compared with last year. Picture: Adobe Stock

A-level results signal ‘growing disparity’ for disadvantaged pupils

Education
Article 39's chief executive Carolyne Willow has called for an expansion of the plans for the mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse. Picture: Article 39

Impact of A-level results day for children in semi-independent care

Guest Blog
The partnership aims to boost councils’ access to permanent staff. Picture: Adobe Stock

£20m London-wide social worker recruitment initiative launches

Social Care
Article 39's chief executive Carolyne Willow has called for an expansion of the plans for the mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse. Picture: Article 39

Mandatory reporting professionals list ‘too narrow’, warn campaigners

Social Care
Referrals to CAMHS has reached the highest monthly level on record. Picture: Irina Polonina/Adobe Stock

Children's urgent mental health referral rates reach record levels

Health
Bridging Barriers supports young people into education and training. Picture: Arie Liona/Adobe Stock

The power of mentoring in bridging barriers to success

Guest Blog
Virtual schools were established to supoport the education of children in care. Picture: Jacob Lund/Adobe Stock

Councils push for virtual schools review

Social Care
Baroness Heather Hallett has been urged to take children's voices into account during Covid inquiry. Picture: Parliament UK

Charities urge Covid-19 inquiry to stop 'silencing' children

Education
Yvette Stanley: 'It’s unacceptable that some of our most vulnerable children with very complex needs are living in places with the least oversight'. Picture: Ofsted

Ofsted warning over unregistered placements for children deprived of liberty

Social Care
Essex County Council has been praised for continuing to offer 'outstanding' children's services. Picture: Nigel/Adobe Stock

Essex council praised for ‘outstanding’ children’s services

Social Care
Most young people surveyed by the Howard League said they prefer to receive information in video format. Picture: Howard League

Howard League video combats lack of understanding around prison recall

Youth Justice