Plymouth DCS Sharon Muldoon said she is proud of what the department has achieved during her year in post. Picture: Sharon Muldoon/Plymouth City Council

DCS to step down after just a year in post

Children's Services
Dame Rachel has called for a ban on the marketing of vapes to children. Picture: children's commissioner for England

Commissioner calls for ban on disposable vapes to protect children 

Health
The provider says it has 'stepped back' from engagement with the inspectorate. Picture: Phil Adams

Children’s homes provider tells staff to 'disengage' with Ofsted inspectors

Social Care
The review finds evidence of a breakdown in information sharing by partner agencies. Picture: Adobe Stock

Breakdown in multi-agency risk intelligence criticised in review of teenager's death

Social Care
Young carers are missing out on full-time education, charities have warned. Picture: Arie Liona/Adobe Stock

Call to improve benefits for young carers in full time education

Education
Peer researchers were recruited to investigate youth violence in Merseyside. Picture: YPAS

Greater diversity training for professionals could reduce youth violence, report finds

Youth Justice
Inspectors will be offered the chance to take part in the one year course. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Inspection skills qualification launches for youth offending inspectors

Youth Justice
Targeted action to reduce absences rates among disadvantaged pupils is also being called for. Picture: Drivepix/Adobe Stock

Narrowing attainment gap to pre-pandemic levels 'could take a decade’

Education
An international camp event for girl guides has been postponed due to centre closures. Picture: Svetlana/Adobe Stock

Girlguiding urged to reverse activity centre closures

Youth Work
Thomas (Tom) Michael Hinds: 14 September 1938 - 04 May 2023.

Remembering Tom Hinds - architect of local management of schools

Guest Blog
MP Duncan Baker meets young carers to launch the inquiry. Picture: Duncan Baker/Twitter

MPs to hold first inquiry into outcomes for young carers

Youth Work
Geraldine and her former foster child Emma still meet every week. Picture: Geraldine Roseberry

Experienced foster carer urges others to consider role amid placement shortage

Social Care